Reference no: EM132334501
Assignment: Communication Behavior Analysis
Instructions: Prove for yourself that communication is both frequent and important by observing your interactions for a one-day period. Record every occasion in which you are involved in some sort of human communication.
Based on your findings, answer the following questions:
1. What percentage of your working day is involved in communication?
2. What percentage of time do you spend communicating in the following contexts: interpersonal, dyadic, small group, and public?
3. What percentage of your communication is devoted to satisfying each of the following types of needs: physical, identity, social, and practical? (Note: you might try to satisfy more than one type at a time.)
4. Based on your analysis, describe at least 5 ways you would like to communicate more effectively. For each item on your list, describe the following:
• Who is involved (e.g., my boss, my co-workers, my friends, etc.)?
• How you would like to communicate differently (e.g., act less defensive, speak up more, etc.)?
Writing Requirements (APA format)
• Length: 1.5-2 pages
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font