Module 1 - Managerial Communication

Critical Thinking 1 - Complete the Critical Thinking questions on page 33 of the text. with APA citations and citations and references

What could be the career fallout for someone who  is unwilling or unable to train to become a better  communicator? Can workers today be successful if their  writing is and remains poor? 

a. Sharing various digital media impulsively can lead to  embarrassment and worse. Have you or has someone you  know ever regretted posting a comment, photo, or other  media online? 

 b. How do you feel about the work-life balance in today’s  24/7 “anytime, anywhere” digital workplace? Do you  anticipate negative effects on your health and personal  life? 

c. Critics complain that texting and instant messaging lead  to textspeak, poor writing characterized by acronyms,  abbreviations, and emoticons. Others have claimed that  emoji help supply important missing cues in lean media  channels that are “toneless” otherwise.102 What do you  think? 

d. Ethical Issue: Josh in the Accounting Department tells  you that he heard from a reliable source that 15 percent  of the staff will be fired within 120 days. You would love  to share this juicy news with other department members,  for their ow