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ORGL 504 Organizational Communication

 

 

 

 

This course covers contemporary communication theories and concepts to help the participant develop skills in analyzing and making recommendations regarding communications and leadership in varied organizational settings and scenarios. The participant explores organizational communication research topics such as culture, socialization, systems theory, communication and technology, and globalization, and conducts a capstone comprehensive organizational communications audit.

 

Bibliography

Required:

  • Conrad, C., & Poole, M. S. (2012). Strategic organizational communication in a global community (7th ed.). New York: Harper College Publishing.

  • Downs, C. W., & Adrian, A. D. (2004). Assessing organizational communication: Strategic communication audits. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

  • Judge, M. (Writer), & Judge, M. (Director). (1999). Office Space [Motion Picture]. United States.

 

Research:

  • Arizona Department of Health Services. (2013). Hospice Uniform Accounting Report. Hospice X. Phoenix: Arizona Department of Health Services.

  • Edmondson, V. C., & Manchus, G. (2007). Managing the unwanted truth: A framework for dissent strategy. Journal of Organizational Change Management , 20 (6), 747-760.

  • Garner, J. T., Kinsky, E. S., Duta, A. C., & Danker, J. (2012). Deviating from the script: A content analysis of organizational dissent as portrayed on primetime television. Communication Quarterly , 60 (5), 608-623.

  • Griffin, E. (2003). A first look at communication theory (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

  • Holden, D., & Schrock, D. (2007). "Get therapy and work on it": Managing dissetn in an intentional community. Symbolic Interaction , 30 (2), 175-198.

  • National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. (2014). What is Hospice? Retrieved April 29, 2014, from National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: http://www.nhpco.org/about/hospice-care

  • Neuman, W. L. (2011). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

  • Russell, C. A., Russell, D. W., & Grube, J. W. (2009). Nature and impact of alcohol messages in a youth-oriented television series. Journal of Advertising , 38 (3), 97-111

 

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