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MGT502 Business Communication - Laureate International Universities

Discussion Forum Report

Learning Outcome 1: Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observe academic referencing requirements

Learning Outcome 2: Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in botha business and academic context

Learning Outcome 3: Identify and apply effective communication methods within a business and academic environment

Learning Outcome 4: Evaluate the use and importance of technology within a business environment

Business communication can either be internal, within a business organisation, or external, between the organisation and its existing and potential customers. This assessment supports students in developing their skills and knowledge in selected business communication methods, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in business.

This assessment has been designed to:

• Appraise students' ability to academically research and evaluate characteristics of effective business communication.
• Apply critical thinking skills utilising supporting evidence to justify arguments.
• Students are expected to demonstrate practical understanding of application of business communication skills and their importance in professional development.

Part 1 Discussion Forum Post: Analyse characteristics of exemplary business communication (300 words)
Instructions:
Investigate the form of business communication chosen by the facilitator and research what makes it effective. Critically analyse specific characteristics and justify your choices. Consider using examples to back up your statements.
Key points to consider in your initial post:
• Your post should analyse ideal characteristics of a specific type of business communication.
• Include justifications for your chosen characteristics.
• Consider using one or more specific examples to add value to your post.
• You must include reference to literature.
o Use at least 2 in-text citations per post.
o Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the referencelist.

Part 2: Critique one peer post (from Discussion Forum submitted in Module 2.1) (300 words)
Instructions:
Each student is required to critique an original post of a peer.

Your critique should include commentary on:
• Whether the original post is comprehensive. Please identify missing components, if any, and provide constructive feedback.
• Have all plausible characteristics been identified?
• Are one or more examples provided? Provide a critique on the examples and their suitability in supporting statements.
• You must include reference to literature.
o Use at least 4 in-text citations per part.
o Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the final referencelist.

Part 3: Summarise learning

Instructions:
Each student is required to reflect on:

• How your views of effective business communication have changed since your original post.
• What are the 3 key points you have learned from the discussions during this course and how you can apply that knowledge in the future.
• Give one or more practical examples of how to apply peer review in your professional development.
• You must include reference to the literature.
o Use at least 4 in-text citations per part.
o Reference the book, article, or document using APA 6th style in the final referencelist.