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MGT502 Business Communication Assignment - Laureate International Universities, Australia
Assessment Presentation - Exemplary Business Presentation
Learning Outcomes - This assessment addresses the following Subject Learning Outcomes:
a) Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observe academic referencing requirements.
b) Identify and apply effective communication methods within a business and academic environment.
c) Evaluate the use and importance of technology within a business environment.
Topic - Your 5 minutes Business Proposal is an Internal Business Proposal (presented via Power-Point), based on the "Possible use of Slack software or similar, by Torrens University". Your audience is the Board of Directors of the university.
Context - In this subject, the students have been introduced to the concepts of business communication and transferrable academic skills. This assessment requires students to have a well-formed view of effective business communication, the importance and use of technology, and to apply their communication skills to deliver a compelling speech. In addition, this assessment requires students to develop competencies in video and audio presentation techniques.
Instructions - You are required to prepare a 5-minute presentation identifying aspects of a specific type of exemplary business presentation such as sales pitches, progress reports, business proposals etc. (decided by facilitator). Describe the elements included in a successful delivery giving examples and practical recommendations.
Face-to-face students should present their findings using 5-10 PowerPoint slides or Prezi.
Online students may use visual aids in their video but should address the audience directly paying attention to audio quality, lighting quality, sincerity of presentation, clarity of your perspective, and overall impact.
Presentation Content: In the presentation, students are required to:
Introduce themselves
Describe aspects of a specific type of effective business presentation (decided by the facilitator)
Give examples and practical recommendations on how to succeed in delivery
Deliver their speech in a compelling manner with clarity, conciseness, and concreteness
Develop a conclusion.
Presentation Questions: Presentations should address the following questions, along with any other relevant points:
What does an exemplary business presentation look like?
Which characteristics make it effective?
How does the effectiveness of the presentation affect the outcome?
How can the use of technology improve business communication?
In a business environment, when would you likely use business presentation skills?
What is the main conclusion(s) of your presentation?
It is NOT a sales pitch in favour of Slack. However, it is a critical evaluation of what the correct course of action for Torrens University is. In other words, you must recommend why Torrens University should or should not use Slack.
You may argue for or against the use of Slack, however your arguments should be substantiated by research findings. You MUST emphasize on the FINANCIAL benefits of the use or none use of Slack. In doing so, you could compare Slack with other communication platform/s.
There is no right or wrong answer, and you would be assessed on your ability to mount and present an argument effectively and persuasively, but NOT on your technical knowledge.
Creating your video presentation - Create a short video presentation, length: 5 minutes.
Be specific and clear, as you will be assessed on originality and authenticity.
Students are expected to be dressed and groomed professionally.
Your presentation must be in video format (mp4, MOV, etc.).