Bradford College HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/ DIPLOMA Assignment Front Cover Sheet Unit Title: Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information Assignment Title: Communications Portfolio Tutor’s Name: Maurice Manktelow Learning Outcomes Covered: 1 Assess information and knowledge needs internally and externally to improve decision making and taking 2 Create strategies to increase personal networking to widen involvement in the decision-making process 3 Develop communication processes to improve the gathering and dissemination of information and organisational knowledge 4 Design and improve appropriate systems for the collection, storage and dissemination of and access to the information and knowledge gathered Assignment …show more content…
Your discussion report will form the basis of a group discussion at the next departmental annual planning meeting. Your ideas must be supported by evidence of research and reading around the topic. Task One: You should identify, assess and carry out an analysis of the information and knowledge needs (both internally and externally) to improve decision making and taking You should: 1 identify the range of decisions that are taken both internally and externally [1.1] 2 review information and knowledge needed to ensure that these decisions are taken effectively [1.2] 3 assess the probable internal and external sources of information available and the understanding these provide [1.3] 4 make recommendations for improvement in the provision of both the information and decision making process [1.4] Task Two: Company employees need to develop strategies to increase their personal networking to widen involvement in the decision-making process 1 identify personal network targets for management including customers, other stakeholders and other experts [2.1] 2 discuss who to make these contacts and develop effective business relationships 3 discuss how these contacts can be involved in decision making [2.3] 4 provide strategies for improving such networks [2.4] Task Three: Develop communication processes to improve the gathering and dissemination of information and organisational knowledge 1
The learner can: 1.1 Discuss the nature of data and information 1.2 Evaluate relevant sources of data and information 1.3 Discuss the criteria for selection of data and information 1.4 Identify the legal requirements relating to the collection, use and storage of data and information
Effective communication is vital to the smooth running of a business and various methods of communication are used within a business environment to achieve this. Each form has various benefits to communicate effectively to their designated target audience. When communication is carried out properly it means the sender and receiver both correctly obtain the same information. Each
For this report I have been asked to cover a rage of topics such as
In this work related project analysis various information will be for gathering information. Some of the areas that will be covered are; methods of searching, interviewing techniques to gather the information, agreement for articulating requirements, and strategies to gather information for computerization. Requirements must
• Involve people in the production of information resources to ensure the information is clear and answers the right questions
3.2 Explain the importance of recording relevant and accurate information and using records to plan for future resource requirements.................................................................................................24
Many of the new forms developed are a direct relationship between self-organization and network. The inner workings of the organization help to develop a massive network. Thus, increasing the number of quality relationships with other business, organization, or school districts. The development of networks is invaluable to any organization. Business managers, principals, superintendents, and etc. use their networks to ensure that the organization, or school they are crafting is one that will represent success.
The decision making process can also be divided into seven steps, where the first step will basically involve defining the problem. These steps allow for the main issue to be identified, and therefore the manager should make sure that it has been done correctly. After the problem identification stage, we can move forward and identify the limiting factors, and in this the manager should make use of all resources available to do it the best way. Some of the resources include information, time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Using this, managers can be able to identify the factors that might hinder them from achieving their goals.
As part of the requirement of this assignment we used the social inquiry approach. As a self selected groups of five we began by planning the deadline for the different task and who was responsible for each task, as the first part of the social inquiry process. I find that through working as a group for this assignment we were able to utilize the strengths of each member of the group. As a result, we were able to maximize the quality of each section of the this assignment. After completing each section, we would give each other feedback and possible improvement to once again maximize the quality. To make everything easier we decided to use google doc to work on our assignment so all work is live and open for every member of the group to see.
In this assessment you are required to establish guidelines for researching and gathering information and work with your staff to gather and evaluate the data.
1.2 Identify the tasks and resources required for the activity, including any operational constraints that apply
This essay describes how poorly written communication can lead to misunderstanding and a possible loss of business. Through this paper the author wants to persuade the employer to sponsor a workshop for all employees to improve their writing skills, to increase business communications and to avoid arguments through poor communication. This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of writing skills and why business communication is important in any kind of business. What can your business achieve with good writing skills and what it the impact of good writing skills on business.
Communication is an important skill for people to have in an organisation. Through the interpersonal communication (communication between two or more people) process, people can exchange information, create motivation, express feelings or apply penalties for inappropriate behavior, all within the workplace (Robbins, et al, 2009). According to Eunson (2008) people who lack communication skills in the organisation should be trained to deal with different situation that involve communicating effectively (p. 554). In response to Eunson (2008), this essay aims to prove why interpersonal communication is an important skill to have and how organisation can train employees and managers to use these skills within the workplace. Additionally, the
Allison Scher and Penelope Ryan worked well together when they showed up at the office every day. The problem aroused after implementation of flexi time & off site working by the company. Both of them started working from home & meet each other only during client meetings.
Like all functional areas of a company, the Communication Department plays a key role in helping an organization reach its objectives. It makes an organization understandable; it emphasizes its differences; it prioritizes messages for its key audiences. Ultimately, Communications works to package and position an organization - to make sure its messages are clear, coherent and consistent only then, can stakeholders be most supportive.