Category: Business communication

Write the recommendation report (memo style) to Helen, recommending a pilot test of the non-
glare monitors in Reggie’s unit. Keep in mind that Brad Thomas will eventually see this report as
well. He values numbers and will appreciate quantitative analysis. You may include visual displays
of data (i.e., graphs, tables, charts, or other) in the text, but also Brad will want one that he can
reference later. Your visual deliverable will be handed in separately on BB and will be some kind
of data visualization that supports your recommendation. Also keep in mind that the report will
need to be persuasive, as Brad may have competing demands on his discretionary funds.
You will need to find 3-4 articles to use (you can start with the library databases) as well as
credible websites. See the videos on BB for assistance in finding the articles that will be helpful to
you

Group #2 Discussion Topic:
Interview a Professional with International Experience (LO 4.1, LO 4.2, LO 4.3)
Interview someone you know who has worked extensively with members of other cultures. Spend an hour or two asking this person about his/her experiences. Report what this person had to say about five of the following ten areas:
Etiquette.
Preferred communication channels.
Working in teams.
Conducting meetings.
Approaches to resolving differences of opinion.
Negotiation style.
Cultural values and norms.
Adjusting to living in another country.
Approaching conflicts or disagreements.
Persuasion.
OR
Analyze the Etiquette of a Business Culture (LO 4.3)
Choose a country of interest to you. Navigate to these websites and journal article (or other websites you find via a Google search) that feature cross-cultural comparisons of business etiquette.
http://www.cyborlink.com/ Links to an external site.
http://www.businessinsider.com/a-guide-to-business-etiquette-around-the-world-2015-5 Links to an external site.
http://www.ccsenet.org/journal Links to an external site.
Read all the information about this country’s business culture and then do the following:
Write about the five most intriguing aspects of the culture.
Write about the five aspects of etiquette you would observe when interacting with members of this culture.
Choose three relevant cultural dimensions (underlying sets of norms and values) and explain how they impact business etiquette in this country.
Write five questions about business etiquette you would like to ask a person from the country you chose.

Research Mary McLeod Bethune and write a memorandum based on the research. Memorandums must be single-spaced using font size 12 and Times New Roman. The memorandums should be one page in length with three paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs. The top margin should be 1″ and the left and right margins should be 1.5 inch.

Routine Business Letter Assignment Instructions
Purpose: To practice planning, writing, and completing a routine message letter that requests
information regarding business practices.
This assignment links to course learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 8.
Type of Assignment and Weight: This group writing assignment is worth 100 points.
Audience: A contact at the company for which you performed research.
Assignment:
Part 1: You and your team must choose a company for which you would like to work.
Research one article about the company. Your goal with this assignment is to make a contact and
obtain additional information about the company which you will need for all other assignments
this semester.
Your team then must prepare a business letter using the letter format on page 256 of the text and
applying the techniques described on pages 257-258. The purpose of this letter is obtain specific
information about the company. Begin your letter with a brief statement of your reasons for
writing and by providing some information about what you learned about the company already
prior to making your request in the article you read; mentioning the article in the introduction to
the letter is also a good idea.
Specifically, you may like information on:
• Company history
• What is the composition of their products/services, and who is their primary competition?
• What are the primary departments in the company and what are their responsibilities? In
other words, how is the company organized?
• When they recruit, what positions and kind of people do they look for? What are the
qualifications?
• Ask if they can send you marketing information or other information regarding history,
milestones achieved, or progress of the company
• What are the key factors for success of the business? What is the corporate culture like?
Why would a new grad want to work for the company?
• What are some industry trends that are affecting the company?
Ask if you may contact them with other questions.
Part 2. A draft of your letter is due to the assignment link/turn-it-in. We will conduct a peer
review of the letter in class.
In addition,
 Limit your letter to no more than ONE page
 Review Figure 8.1 in your text regarding proper letter format.
 Begin your letter by stating your specific purpose for writing followed by a brief
explanation of the research you have performed and what you are requesting. Each
paragraph must clearly relate back to the purpose and request of the letter.
 Use the Times New Roman 12pt. font.
 Your draft and finalized letter must be formatted as a Word file and named Team __
Routine Business Letter.
 Submit the draft through the link provided in the course shell. Each person must
submit a draft.
 Submit the Finalized Letter to the Assignment Link. Only one person from the team
must submit on behalf of the entire team.
Grading: For all assignments, refer to the syllabus grading criteria as well as the rubric
provided.

1 The research paper should contain four sections. They are:
◦ title page—should include title, student name, course name, and date. Center all text and double-space. Include the page header in the upper-right corner.
◦ abstract—should appear on a separate page, double-spaced and not indented; center the word “Abstract” on the first line of the abstract page;
◦ main body—should be double spaced; the table should be labeled and include a caption
◦ reference list—should include the following:
▪ Indent the second and following lines of each reference by pressing the tab key once.
▪ Double space.
▪ Start each reference with the author’s name (last name, first name).
▪ Alphabetize the references by the last name of the author.
▪ Capitalize only the first letter of a book, article, or Web page.
▪ Capitalize all major words in journal titles.
▪ Italicize the title of a book, journal, newspaper, encyclopedia, or magazine.
2 Make sure that you follow the rules below as you format:
◦ Keep the margins at one inch on all sides of the paper. (This is the default setting for most word processors.)
◦ Double space. (Set your word processor so that double-spacing is automatic)
◦ Use 12 pt. Arial font.
◦ Indent the first line of each paragraph one-half inch by pressing the Tab key once.
◦ Include page numbers on all pages. (Use the page-numbering feature on your word processor)
◦ Label tables (Table 1) and include captions.
◦ Label images, photographs, or diagrams (Figure 1).
◦ Include a page header in the upper-right-hand corner of every page. To create a page header, type the first 2–3 words of the title of the paper, type five spaces, and type the page number.