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    I. Summarize the Theory Communication Privacy Management Theory, created by Sandra Petronio, is an interpretive theory that explains how revealing private information might strengthen your relationships with the important people in your life, or even help to start new relationships that could become beneficial for your life. According to Kory Floyd, “In most cases, however, our decisions about sharing information are influenced by the people to whom we are disclosing it, by how much we trust them

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    Final Portfolio Kristy wenzl COM 321: Communication Theory Dan Tinianow July 16, 2017 Introduction: Do you address a tyke in a similar way that you address your supervisor? The word that you utilize and how you express your message varies from every individual you may experience. The reality of the matter is that speaking with a grown-up, a kid, a colleague, your President, or even a friend or family member, the dialect that you utilize contrasts with every

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    questions of preference can have root in our identities and how we communicate to others around us. Studies show that consumers often chose brands that they feel align to their self-image (Andreea & Catalin, 2014). Advertising, along with other communication industries, uses the concept of identity to promote messages. I would even go as far to say that individual consumers have developed the image of themselves from what products they use – a very powerful tool in advertising. Scholars have stated

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    Cross cultural communication theory (CCT) implies the idea of the communication of people who differ from one another. These differences can include the age, race, financial status, ethnicity, and gender of an individual (“Cross Cultural Communication”). The theory looks at how a culmination of individuals with conflicting traits interact together and how their culture impacts said interaction. Body language, gestures and language are all used to find a common ground between two or more individuals

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    P2: Discuss theories of communication. Part A The communication cycle is a commonly used theory of communication. It was first developed by Charles Berner in 1965; it was then modified by Michael Argyle, who was a social psychologist, in 1972. The concept of a ‘communication cycle’ makes it clear that, in order to have effective communication, it must be a two way process. As well as transferring messages to others in a definite, clear way, health care professionals must be able to respond to the

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    conflict management, interpersonal communication, and motivational theories and their significance to the overall success of an organization. As we dig deeper into the material for leadership and management, the shining theme throughout our readings has been self-less leadership (Satterlee, 2013). This week, we focused on the importance of interpersonal communication, and conflict management. Owner, leaders, and managers must understand the importance of communication especially if any conflict may arise

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    Communication is natural to humans, across all cultures and races. According to Walter Fisher’s Narrative Paradigm we communicate and learn through storytelling or narratives. Our world is ever changing, along with our stories. Does the narrative theory still hold water in our modern age with instant access to technology, diverse cultures, and lifestyles? This paper takes a close look at criticisms of the Narrative Paradigm and Walter Fisher’s response to the critics. It will also examine published

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    interpersonal communication was like learning how to drive a car. Michael Argyle said that human communication is important as it is a two way process that involves two people sending and responding to each other’s non-verbal and verbal messages. Argyle came up with the theory of communication. This theory was put in place so that people who are having a one-to-one conversation can understand what they are saying to each other. He also came up with this theory as he believed that communication builds

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    There are a number of communication theories that are apart of interpersonal communication. Today I will be using the cognitive dissonance theory, social judgement theory, and the organizational theory when convincing three people to attend the sport management alumni tailgate. The three people I am looking to persuade are my uncle Dave, my younger cousin Ryan, and one of my closest friends named Wes. When deciding on who I wanted to persuade I looked for three people who vary in age as my uncle

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    1. The Critical Theory of Communication Approach to organizations is one that has been contested by notable theorists such as Marx, Deetz, Hegel and Weber. Miller (2014) states “it would be impossible to provide a thorough review of the various strands of critical theory” (p.101). However, it is agreed that power is the most important concept for the critical theorist. It is a social theory that aims to critique, and change society as a whole. There is a liberation aspect, freeing human beings

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