Communication / Construction Work
[ send me this paper ]
A 8 page research paper discussing two issues of communication: opening communication channels on the work site and improving one's own communication processes. The writer contends that open communication channels enhance job performance and offers three specific suggestions for how to accomplish this. The second part of the paper deals with how supervisors can improve two aspects of their own communication processes to also enhance moral and job performance and to avoid misunderstandings. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Const.wps

Communication Analysis and the Sacramento Kings
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page report discusses the National Basketball Association (NBA) team, the Sacramento Kings. Different communication theories and frameworks are used to consider the effectiveness of the team’s Internet site. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWsackng.rtf

Communication and Blumer's Concept of Symbolic Interaction
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers the concepts presented in by Herbert Blumer in the book Approaches to Human Communication. This paper presents Blumer's arguments regarding the impact of symbolic interactions. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHHumCom.wps

Communication and Dialogue: A Review of Two Articles
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page overview of two articles in communication. Emphasizing the importance of dialogic leadership, “Williams’ 1999 article entitled “Dialogic Leadership” recounts the communication problems behind numerous organizational problems at key U.S. firms. Bohm, Factor, and Garrett (2003) also explore the importance of dialogue, contending that dialogue offers us the means of overcoming many of the various problems which confront the world today, a means of exploring the “presuppositions, ideas, beliefs, and feelings” which control group interactions. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPComOr2.rtf

Communication and Symbolic Interaction Theory
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page report discusses the various aspects of “Symbolic Interaction” in terms of the relationships that exists between groups of people and within those groups. No sources listed.
Filename: BWcomean.rtf

Communication as a Regulatory Process
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper showing how communication, both verbal and non-verbal, can regulate behavior. The example used is that of a student dance demonstration, in which the young dancers are all either positively or negatively influenced by their mothers prior to their performance; the paper suggests that this influences the way they perform. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Commreg.wps

Communication Concepts: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper which presents three communication concepts found within the book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" by John Gray. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAmenmars.wps

Communication Theories
[ send me this paper ]
5 pages. This paper explains the difference between the process school and that of a semiotician. The scenario we discuss is that of President Ford in 1974 and how his communication tactics are analyzed between the two processes. An opinion is given as to this imaginary scenario. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAcmmnc.rtf

Communication Theory
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page research paper that examines Thibaut and Kelley's social exchange theory of communication as discussed in Em Griffen's First Look at Communication Theory. The writer uses the example of the 2003 debate concerning a possible war with Iraq as discussed in media as the it would be analyzed by this theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khsetcom.rtf

Communication Theory
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper looks at how effective communication can take place. This includes consideration of the barriers to communication, the way a message may be interpreted and the different forms of communication. The paper then looks briefly at an example of poor communication within an organisation to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcommuni.rtf

Communication Theory/Intimacy & Distance
[ send me this paper ]
:A 5 page research paper that explores distance and intimacy as an aspect of communication theory research. This literature review explores the manner in which researchers are currently exploring this area of communication theory. A survey of recent literature shows that investigation into intimacy and distance shows this are of communication theory to be diverse, but with many questions yet to be answered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khcomlit.rtf

Communication: Inference and Attribution
[ send me this paper ]
This 8 page paper considers two different situations and assesses concepts like correspondent inference and attribution theory to the communications that occur. This paper assesses the specific elements of these concepts to an understanding of the communication and its implications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHcommu3.wps

Communication: Performance Studies and Cultural Studies
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper discussing performance studies and cultural studies as they relate to and seek not only to describe, explain and predict social phenomenon, but also to reform or change the society in which we live. The paper uses examples of Sophocles’ and Shakespeare’s plays. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KScommPerfCult.rtf

Communications in History by David Crowley and Paul Heyer : Art and the Symbols of Ice Age Men
[ send me this paper ]
This 7 page paper provides an overview of the major components of the first chapter of Communication in History by David Crowley and Peter Heyer, and relates an understanding of communications forms and technologies that can be viewed through an understanding of early cave art and symbols. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHicemen.wps

Communications Theory
[ send me this paper ]
In 5 pages the author analyzes a mock communication episode while discussing persuasive communication theory. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Commtheo.wps