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ASSIGNMENT 1

Students were asked to respond and answer the following question under what conditions would you sever a networking relationship? Explain your answer. How would you handle any possible ramifications of this action? You will read each student response thoroughly and you will properly provide professional feedback on whether you agree or disagree with their statement and or add to their response. 250 WORD COUNT APA FORMATS.

Alicia E,

Networking has become a widely accepted form of communication and relationship building. Through networking, individuals are able to discover new relationships, build on existing relationships, discover job opportunities and much more. With this being said, however, although there are a great many positives that result from a large network, there are conditions under which severing a networking relationship may be appropriate. Conditions which I feel would identify a need to sever a networking relationship are, (1) More give than take; (2) Possibility of a Negative Reputation; (3) Excessive Sales Attempts; and (4) Doubtful Intentions or relationships. To explain: there are relationships at which it seems that one party gives more than the other; this can often time lead to communication only when the other party needs something thus, presenting an unwanted relationship. In regards to negative reputations: it is very concerning to be involved in a relationship that may potentially reflect badly on yourself therefore, severing that network may be a smart thing to do. Third, users of websites like LinkedIn for example, may have at one time or another found themselves being approached by certain individuals exclusively for sales and marketing attempts; this can become pesky and irritating. Lastly, because networking sites can often be portals for job recruitment and business opportunities, it is important that users be mindful to keep connections that would have positive things to say about their personality, work ethics, etc... as opposed to negative.

Severing networking relationships may have potential ramifications therefore, it is important to end the relationship on a positive note. Avoiding hostility and finger-pointing would be essential given that it may fume the opposing party and drive them to retaliate back. I would say being polite, honest and try to keep messages to the point.

Camille
When the mission and vision of a networking relationship are going in different directions, it''s time to sever the relationship. For example, if the graphic artist or other supplier is no longer meeting the needs of the hospital, they should be replaced with a graphic artist/supplier that is more in line with the vision of the hospital. Another example of a condition to sever a relationship would be a junior mentor that isn''t quite cutting it. Some successful ways of "cutting the ties" are as follows: always point out the movement in the organization that has been possible thanks to that connection, and thank the person for those contributions. Then introduce the challenges that have come up as a result of that connection. For example, "My business model is changing. What I need is a faster response time on website changes and a design that better accommodates my unique business offers." Always make sure you write any future contracts with the "divorce" moment in mind.

The easiest way to handle the ramifications is to handle the severing appropriately. If for some reason there is a need for damage control make sure you stay as translucent as possible. If trust is lost in a community it is extremely difficult to rebuild. Communities tend to be small so it''s important to always treat people with respect and professionalism.

Chelsea
In networking, it is important that you focus on quality over quantity. There may be some instances where you must decide whether to sever a networking relationship, so that you can focus on the relationships that are the most natural and beneficial. If a person does not seem interested and you keep trying and trying with no luck, it is time to cut off that relationship and find one where there is mutual respect. The relationship does not always have to have tangible benefits though. We could be helping that person now, but maybe in the future there is something that they could do for us. One reason to sever a relationship though would be if they are constantly asking for favors with nothing in return. If you have decided that you should sever a relationship, then you must do it in a way that causes the least waves. Sometimes we don't have to do anything, and the relationship will dissolve naturally. But if someone does seem upset that you are severing the relationship, it is important to explain to them what is not working for you and see if there is anything that can be done to make the relationship more valuable to both of you without hurting their feelings.

Assignment 2

Question and Answers

How would you handle severing a relationship where dishonesty was involved? 250 WORD RESPONSE APA FORMAT