The transition training days have taken place and the brochures have been circulated. You need to write a follow up report.
Your report should discuss some general theories of organisational communication. It must also evaluate the barriers you identified and outline the strategies implemented to solve these.
In your report, you should address the following:
Discuss some general theories of organisational communication.
Evaluate the barriers discouraging students from studying abroad.
Outline the strategies your university has implemented to overcome these
barriers.
Marks will be awarded for achieving the learning outcomes and your ability to provide a well written report. This assignment addresses the learning objectives below:
Common Assessment Criteria Applied Marks available
Discussion on general theories of organisational communication 25
Evaluate the barriers preventing students from studying abroad 25
Outline the strategies your university has implemented to overcome these
barriers 25
Academic writing 15
Quality of referencing 10
Report Structure:
Ensure that the report has the following structure and contains the details outlined:
Abstract
Table of contents
Introduction
Analysis and discussion of all questions
Recommendations
Conclusion
Reference List following Harvard referencing and in-text citations throughout
FORMATTING AND LAYOUT
Please note the following when completing your written assignments:
1. Writing: Size 12 and Times New Roman or Arial font.
2. Style: Academic English.
3. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
4. Document format: 1. 2-page brochure 2. Report.
5. Provide a clear title, course, and ID number on a cover sheet.
6. Provide a bibliography using Harvard referencing throughout.
7. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g.,
academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed.
These assignments address the following Learning Outcomes:
LO1 – Describe and analyse the purposes and principles behind different forms of
organisational communication.
LO2 – Identify common challenges to effective communication.
LO3 – Devise and develop strategies for overcoming communication barriers.
LO4 – Evaluate the communication practices at individual and organisational levels.
