COMM 2250 Organizational Communication

This course takes a theoretical approach to the practice and study of communication within organizational settings, including the study of classical theories, human relations theories, human resources theories, and system theories. The most common organizational communication variables are reviewed (e.g., organizational structure, gender and cultural roles, conflict, power, and managerial leadership style). Applying the principles of theories and the contextual impact of the variables will provide students with a repertoire of useful analytic tools for describing, analyzing, critiquing, and improving organizational communication. Prerequisite: Completion of COMM 1030 or COMM 1040. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW.

Major Topics

Classical theories of organization communication
Human relations theories
Human resources theories
Systems theories
Organization structure
Gender roles
Cultural roles
Conflict
Power
Managerial leadership style

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Describe and explain major theories and perspectives used to examine organizational communication.

2. Define the role of the professional communicator in strategic organizational communication.

3. Analyze organizational communication systems, processes, and structures from multiple perspectives.

4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze communication ineffectiveness within an organization on interpersonal, small group and organizational level.

5. Evaluate and discuss solutions after identifying communication ineffectiveness by applying organizational communication concepts, models, and theories.

6. Distinguish between various styles of leadership and determine which style is most effective based on specific organizational circumstances.

7. Identify, evaluate and explain the effect of culture, gender and power in organizations, and discuss strategies on how to identify specific strengths and challenges in particular organizations.

8. Describe how specific communication behaviors may be used to manage opposition to change in organizational contexts.

9. Identify career option areas and educational preparation for organizational communication.

Other Information

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