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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad: (Department of Business Administration)
Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad: (Department of Business Administration)
CHECKLIST
1) Textbook (Softcopy)
2) Course Outlines
3) Assignment No. 1 & 2
4) Assignment Forms (2 sets)
5) Tutorial Schedule
In this packet, if you find anything missing out of the above-mentioned material, please
contact at the address given below: -
Q. 1 What are the issues in Communication Process Model? Discuss with appropriate
examples. (20)
Q. 3 What are the key characteristics of strong communication? Discuss with arguments.
(20)
Q. 4 How to improve listening skills, also discuss how it can help in effective decision
making in organizations? (20)
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communication with examples. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
You must use transparencies, charts or any other material for effective presentation. You
are also required to select one of the following topics according to the last digit of your
roll number. For example, if your roll number is D-3427185 then you will select topic
No.5 (the last digit): -
List of Topics
0. Visual aids in business communication
6. Proposals
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9. Strategies for group meeting
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
COURSE OUTLINE (5002)
Unit No. 1: An Overview of Communication
1.1. Concepts of Communication
1.2. Communication Process
1.3. Barriers in Communication
1.4. Types of Communication
1.5. 7 C’s of Effective Communication
Unit No. 2: Business Communication in Global Context
2.1. Business Communication and the Global Context
2.1.1. Intercultural Communication
2.1.2. National Cultural Variables
2.1.3. Individual Cultural Variables
2.2. Business Communication and Ethics
2.2.1. Influences on Personal Ethics
2.2.2. Ethics in Business Communication.
Unit No. 3: Nonverbal Communication and Team Work
3.1. Nonverbal Communication and Team Work
3.1.1. Nonverbal Communication.
3.1.2. Listening Skills
3.2. Strategies for Group Meetings
3.2.1. Solving Problems in Groups
3.2.2. Leadership Responsibilities in Meetings
3.2.3. Participants Responsibilities in Meetings
3.2.4. Taking Minutes in Meetings
Recommended Books:
Means L. T. (2009). Business Communications, U.S.A.: McGraw-Hill, Latest Edition.
Murphy A. H., Hildebrandt W. H., & Thomas P. J. Effective Business Communications. New
Jersey, U.S.A.: Prentice Hall, Latest Edition.
Thill V. J., & Bovee L. C. Excellence Business Communications. Ohio, U.S.A.: South-
Western Educational Publications, Latest Edition.
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