For Kim Woods Only

Communication: Week III Assignment

1. Take the “Measure of Argumentativeness” (p. 101). Evaluate your results and write a

short essay covering: a) Your results, b) List at least three ways leaders can work with

people who are less argumentative and people who are highly argumentative to enhance

work communication (p. 102-103). Remember to use references from textbook and other

sources.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least

your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.

2. Take the “Measure of Nonverbal Responsiveness” (p. 83). Evaluate your results and write a short essay covering: a) Your results, b) Give an example of several responding

strategies (p. 82 - 86).

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least

your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations.

3. Take “Listening Styles Inventory” (p. 80). Evaluate your results and write a short essay

covering: a) Your results, b) Give an example of several listening skills/strategies (p. 81)

and c) share how these skills can help you to be an effective leader in your workplace.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least

your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations

4. Take the “Personal Report on Communication Apprehension” (p. 99). Evaluate your

results and write a short essay covering: a) Your results, b) List at least three ways

leaders can work with those who have high “CA” to enhance work communication

(p.100-101).

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least

your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the

textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have

accompanying citations