Virtual Workplace

REQUIREMENTS:

POSSIBLE

ACTUAL

How effective is the communication between Pilar and Miguel in the first part of the Listening Skills video? Did this change in the second part of the video? How does this compare to the communication between Angela and Ralph during the first and second meetings in the Virtual Workplace video?

12

What is active listening? What types of noise prevented Miguel from listening actively in the first part of the video? How is his listening different in the second part of the video?

8

Your textbook describes two main types of conflict. What type of conflict is occurring between Pilar and Miguel? How is this similar/different from that between Angela and Ralph? Explain your answer.

10

What direct and indirect conflict management approach are Pilar (in the Listening Skills video) and Ralph (in the Virtual Workplace video) using? Which of these managers is most effective and why?

12

There are two types of negotiation: integrative and distributive. Which do you see occurring in each video? Define the criteria for effective negotiations and determine whether the final decision in each of these videos is effective or not.

10

Uses at least three academic sources.

4

Student prepares all answers and comments according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract was not required.

5

Paragraph Development and Transitions

Student’s work has a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The student is careful to use paragraph and transition construction to guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless. Individually and collectively, paragraphs are coherent and cohesive.

6

Mechanics of Writing

a) Student is clearly in control of standard, written American English.

b) All work includes correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

c) Similarity Index less than or equal to 15% *Instructor discretion advisable

6

Language Use and Audience Awareness

a) Student used correct sentence construction, word choice, etc.

b) Student uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in unique and creative ways that are appropriate to the purpose, discipline, and scope.

c) Assignment is within the required word count.

7

TOTAL

80