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Option A
Explore the website of your favorite brand of car, soft drink, or restaurant; you may also view its recent social media posts. Drawing upon Daniel Boorstin's concept of image, discuss how the images are (or are not) synthetic, believable, vivid and concrete, simplified, or ambiguous. Did the images agree with your previous perceptions of the company? Then, consider: did the images hide or obscure relevant information?
Option B
What advantages does a celebrity spokesperson have as a persuasive source? What are some drawbacks to a company's hiring a celebrity to sell its product? Your response must draw upon the concepts in the textbook.
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Chapter 10 The Reasoning Process
Under Course Documents, you will find the transcript of Nikki Haley's speech at The Citadel delivered on December 2, 2021. Identify at least one claim, warrant, and grounds in the speech. How does the narrative express the speaker's arguments? Does the narrative have probability and fidelity? Are there any fallacies in the speech? Are they difficult to detect? Why or why not?
Chapter 11 Motivational Appeals
Considering Maslow's list, what needs do you experience most commonly? How do persuaders fulfill those needs? Have you ever purchased something that you did not need? Why? Are there any needs that you could add to Maslow's list?
Discussion 2:
Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Workplace Privacy vs Morale Concerns
You are a manager overseeing a team of 30 employees at a large corporation. One of your employees, Jane Lee, comes to you with a concerning allegation - she believes two of your staff members, who are married but not to each other, are having an affair. Jane is worried that if this rumor is true and becomes known in the office, it could severely damage team morale and productivity.
Jane suggests that to discreetly investigate the situation, you should monitor the email communications of the two employees in question. Her rationale is that if evidence of an affair is found, you can address the issue swiftly and "nip the problem in the bud." Alternatively, if no such evidence emerges, you can avoid an awkward and potentially embarrassing conversation with the employees.
As the manager, you now face an ethical dilemma. On one hand, you have a responsibility to maintain a positive and productive work environment for your team. An affair between married colleagues, if true, could indeed disrupt morale and cohesion. However, on the other hand, monitoring employee emails without their knowledge or consent raises significant privacy concerns and could be seen as a breach of trust.
In your discussion post, please address the following questions:
Should you proceed with monitoring the employees' emails as Jane suggests? Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of this course of action.
What other approaches could you take to investigate or address this situation while upholding ethical principles and respecting employee privacy?
As a manager, what policies or guidelines should be in place to navigate issues like this, which involve personal matters that may impact the workplace?
How would you respond to Jane's suggestion in a way that upholds ethical standards while acknowledging her concerns about team dynamics?