MGT502 Business Communication Discussion Forum: Exemplary Business Communication Answer

ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title: MGT502 Business Communication
Assessment: Discussion Forum: Exemplary Business Communication Individual

Individual/Group: Individual

Length: Total of 900 words: 1st Post: 300 words 2nd Post: 300 words 3rd Post: 300 words

Learning Outcomes: This assessment addresses the following Subject Learning Outcomes:
a) Apply research, academic and communication skills appropriate to the level of study and observe academic referencing requirements
b) Critically analyse texts and/or multimedia material in botha business and academic context
c) Identify and apply effective communication methods within a business and academic environment
d) Evaluate the use and importance of technology within a business environment

Submission: 12 Week Delivery:
1st Post: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Friday of Module 4.2 (week 8) 2nd Post: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Friday of Module 5.1 (week 9) 3rd Post: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Friday of Module 5.2 (week 10)
Intensive Delivery:
1st Post: Intensive class: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Sunday of Module 4.2 (week 4)
2nd Post: Intensive class: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Sunday of Module 5.1 (week 5)
3rd Post: Intensive class: Due by 11:55 pm AEDT Sunday of Module 5.2 (week 5)

Weighting: 30 % (10 % per post)

Total Marks: 30 marks

Business communication can either be internal, within a business organisation, or external, between the organisation and its existing and potential customers. This assessment supports students in developing their skills and knowledge in selected business communication methods, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in business.

This assessment has been designed to:

• Appraise students’ ability to academically research and evaluate characteristics of effective business communication.
• Apply critical thinking skills utilising supporting evidence to justify arguments.
• Students are expected to demonstrate practical understanding of application of business
  communication skills and their importance in professional development.
  Guidelines
  Assessment 2 consists of three (3) posts on the Assessment 2 Discussion Forum. For an acceptable result, you must submit all three posts. Using the Assessment 2 Discussion Forum provided in Blackboard, students are required to discuss the characteristics of a specific type of exemplary business communication such as reports, internal communication methods, business proposals, etc. (decided by the facilitator).
  Post 1: Analyse characteristics of exemplary business communication (300 words)
  Instructions:
  Investigate the form of business communication chosen by the facilitator and research what makes it effective. Critically analyse specific characteristics and justify your choices. Consider using examples to back up your statements.
  Key points to consider in your initial post:
• Your post should analyse ideal characteristics of a specific type of businesscommunication.
• Include justifications for your chosen characteristics.
• Consider using one or more specific examples to add value to your post.
• You must include reference to literature.
  o Useatleast2in-textcitationsperpost.
  o Referencethebook,article,ordocumentusingAPA6thstyleinthereferencelist.
  Please ensure your original post is in the discussion forum by 11:55 pm AEST
  Post 2: Critique one peer post (300 words)
  Instructions:
  Each student is required to critique an original post of a peer.

Your critique should include commentary on:

• Whether the original post is comprehensive. Please identify missing components, if any, and provide constructive feedback.
• Have all plausible characteristics been identified?
• Are one or more examples provided? Provide a critique on the examples and their suitability
  in supporting statements.
• You must include reference to literature.
  o Useatleast2in-textcitationsperpost.
  o Reference the book,article,or document using APA6th style in the reference list.
  Please ensure your original post is in the discussion forum by 11:55 pm AEST
  Post 3: Summarise learning (300 words)
  Instructions:
  Each student is required to summarise key points they have learned from the discussion on the Discussion Forum.
  Your post should include commentary on:
• How this discussion has added to your understanding of effective business communication.
• What are the 3 key points you have learned from the discussion and how you can apply that
  knowledge in the future.
• Give one or more practical examples of how to apply that knowledge in your professional
  development.
• You must include reference to the literature.
  o Useatleast2in-textcitationsperpost.
  o Reference the book,article,or document using APA6ths tyle in the reference list.
  Please ensure your original post is in the discussion forum by 11:55 pm AEST
  Students are responsible for:
• Staying within the word limit
• Keeping drafts and backups of their assignment
• Submitting the assignment via Blackboard by the due date
• Ensuring their assignment is written and submitted while observing and committing to the
  Academic Integrity policy
  Please note that if you require an extension for this assignment, you must apply using the university application form and provide verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances before the due date and include your most recent draft. Please also treat the prescribed word limit as a limit not to be breached.
  Referencing: