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NewMicrosoftOfficeWordDocument.docxMCCR 1101: Introduction to Communication
Fall / 2020
Assignment 1 Scenario analysis: 20 Marks
Deadline for submission: 19/11/2020 Thursday
Read the following scenario and based on what you have studied in weeks 1, 2 and 4 answer all of the 4 questions at the bottom of the document.
Instructions to be followed:
1- Answer all questions
2- Submit your answer on blackboard via a link
3- Only submit this page as well as the answer page (Do not include the scenario), to avoid any plagiarism issues.
The Video Production Company
Videos with Pizzazz is a production company who prides itself on making music videos that appeal to the 20 plus generation. Staff are valued and encouraged to work collaboratively with each other and at the same time have fun. This style of working together has attracted many young people to apply for jobs advertised.
One way the management make sure that team spirit is maintained is to hold a special party which a small team plans and which everyone looks forward to.
The party planning team in 2019 is:
John, the Accounts Director (47 years old, never married)
Jack, Production Assistant (34 years old, married with a large family)
Howard, Script Writer (20 years old, young graduate)
The team meets for the first time to plan the party. The room is large and cold and there is a building site nearby which is making a great deal of noise.
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John |
(Frowning at Jack) This meeting was supposed to start at 3 o’clock –it is now 3:30 pm. |
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Jack |
What? I can’t hear …it’s so noisy in here. |
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John |
(Angrily) You’re late!!!!! |
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Jack |
(Laughs) Sorry, but I have just been organising a big family gathering which will be on….. |
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John |
Excuse me but we need to get started on this project not hear about your silly family thing. |
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Howard |
But John, family is important and we say we are a family friendly work place. |
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John |
Well it’s all very well for you who have families but… |
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Jack |
Look, my family gathering is going to be huge and so it’s taking a lot of organising… |
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John
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I am NOT interested in hearing about it…OK!!!! I’d like us to start talking about this party the one we have to plan…that is what we are meeting for. |
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Jack |
(Interrupting again) Let’s do something exciting like get a celebrity guest speaker to host the evening. |
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Howard |
Well I guess we all have ideas so perhaps we could brainstorm and see what ideas we all have. |
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Jack |
But I have a celebrity in mind…His name’s Zane Rouse. |
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Howard |
Who’s Zane Rouse??? |
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Jack |
You know…the famous actor. People your age wouldn’t know who he was. |
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John |
Jack…he will cost too much. He is one of those celebrities that charge $2000 for an evening. What ideas do you have, Howard? |
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Howard |
Well I have been thinking about entertainment for the party as well…and there is this group who sing and dance…they are not well known but personally I think they are great. |
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Jack |
Na, my idea is better. Let’s just talk about that. |
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John |
I knew it! (Angrily shouting) You really are pathetic, Jack. This meeting is a complete waste of my time! I’m leaving…I’ve got better things to do with my time than sit here with you. (Walks out slamming the door) |
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Jack |
(Laughing ) Well with him out of the way perhaps I could get some help from the rest of you for my family gathering? |
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Howard |
We are actually here to get started on planning our work party, Jack. What will we do now? John has the experience in planning this event. Can we proceed without him? |
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Jack |
Did I say something that upset him? |
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Howard |
I think you must have. Look…(sighing) I too am facing a tight deadline, so let’s just work on this party now…OK?
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Answer the following questions:
1- What are the two specific types of “Noise” variable that can be applied to this scenario? (2 marks) Support your answer by giving two examples from the scenario. (1.5 marks for each answer).
2- Mention two specific barriers to listening occurring in this scenario (1 mark for each). Use two specific examples to illustrate your answer. (1.5 marks for each example)
3- In your opinion, who needs to develop his interpersonal skills in this scenario? (1 mark for mentioning a character) Support your answer with two reasons. (2 marks for each)
4- Explain how the “physical and the temporal context” can be improved in this scenario. (2.5 marks for each type)
