Communications CM4203 Week 12 Quiz
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What is the primary function of context in communication?

  • To dictate the rules of grammar
  • To provide clarity through a specific set of circumstances (correct)
  • To establish the speaker's authority
  • To enhance the emotional appeal of the message

Which type of intelligence primarily focuses on understanding and managing emotions?

  • Social Intelligence
  • Intellectual Quotient
  • Emotional Intelligence (correct)
  • Cultural Intelligence

What are examples of informal communication contexts?

  • Company Reports and Performance Reviews
  • Watercooler chats and Gossip (correct)
  • Emails and Letters
  • Academic Presentations and Conferences

Which of the following statements about listening skills is accurate?

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What is the significance of cultural intelligence in communication?

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What kind of feedback is characterized as effective in communication?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of intrapersonal communication?

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What is one challenge associated with academic writing?

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What is the primary purpose of the actual system as described?

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Which role best describes a person who motivates a team and encourages collaboration?

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What misconception do students often hold regarding career opportunities?

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What is the main objective of an elevator pitch?

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Which statement best reflects the notion of 'the adjacent possible'?

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What characteristic is essential for effective professional networking?

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Which role is primarily responsible for introducing different groups within a network?

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What is a critical factor for maintaining effective relationships in a professional network?

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Which statement describes the nature of ties within a network?

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What is the metaphor used to describe networking in the content?

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What type of support do mentoring relationships provide according to the content?

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How does the content describe the role of digital identities in networking?

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Which outcome is facilitated by networking, as highlighted in the content?

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What primary purpose does the content suggest for people collaborating within a network?

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What aspect of mentoring is recognized as important for navigating personal and professional lives?

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Why is the quality of your network emphasized in the content?

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What did Granovetter's research primarily challenge regarding social ties?

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Which concept related to social networks was introduced by Granovetter?

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In Granovetter's framework, what role do weak ties primarily serve?

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What is one potential benefit of maintaining weak ties, as suggested by Granovetter?

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The concept of 'Adjacent Possible' is primarily associated with which area of research?

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What did Granovetter imply about the access weak ties provide?

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How might the strength of weak ties affect someone seeking new job opportunities?

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According to Granovetter, how do strong ties compare to weak ties in terms of emotional support?

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What should you do when someone provides you with a referral?

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Which of the following is NOT suggested for building your natural network?

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What is the primary purpose of encoding in the communications process?

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What is meant by 'intertextuality' in communication studies?

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Which of the following best describes a 'broadcast code'?

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What is a possible consequence of poor encoding in communication?

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Which tool is NOT advisable to have ready for networking?

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Why is it essential to take notes on the backs of collected business cards?

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What does 'media literacy' refer to in the context of communication?

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Which aspect is emphasized as essential to effective networking?

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Flashcards

Network Typology

Networks are groups of individuals connected by a particular pattern of ties, which can be ephemeral or lifelong, casual or intense, personal or anonymous.

Networking as a Human Process

Building relationships based on trust for the exchange of valuable knowledge and collaborative working.

Mentoring in Networks

Mentoring relationships provide both career support (e.g., sponsorship, coaching) and psychosocial support (e.g., sense of competence, identity).

Digital Identities in Online Networks

The importance of blogs, homepages, profiles, ePortfolios, and social capital (reputation built through others' comments) in online networking.

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Network Outcomes

Networks facilitate outcomes such as professional advancement, information acquisition, and identity development.

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Benefits of Networking

Networking involves finding people to collaborate with, developing your professional portfolio, finding jobs, staying informed, and enjoying stimulating company.

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Networking: Farming vs. Hunting

Using a farming metaphor, networking is about cultivating relationships rather than being solely utilitarian about connections.

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Networking: Academic Recognition

Researchers and academics recognize networking as essential for personal growth, career development, and professional advancement.

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Strength of Weak Ties

The idea that casual connections and acquaintances, often referred to as 'weak ties,' are more valuable than strong ties (close friends and family) for accessing new information and opportunities.

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Strong Ties

Individuals you frequently interact with and feel close to, like close friends and family.

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Weak Ties

Individuals you interact with less frequently, like acquaintances or people you meet at events.

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Adjacent Possible

The concept that the evolution of a system, whether biological, cultural, or technological, is driven by the exploration of possibilities that are immediately adjacent to the current state.

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Adjacent Possible in Networks

A network theory that suggests that innovation is driven by the exploration of possibilities that are immediately adjacent to the current state.

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Alternative Resources

The ability to access information or resources that are not readily available within one's existing social network.

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Access to Alternative Resources through Weak Ties

Accessing information or resources through connections with people who are not part of your close circle.

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New Information and Opportunities from Weak Ties

New information or opportunities that are gained through interacting with individuals who are not part of one's close social circle.

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Actual System

The system you are studying in its current state, including all its parts and connections.

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Brokers

People who help connect different groups of people within a network.

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Connectors

Individuals who are the main communication point within a team.

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Energizers

People who energize and encourage a team to work together.

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Challengers

Those who bring productive conflict to a team, challenging ideas to improve them.

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Effective Communication

Communicating effectively to different audiences, specialists and everyday people.

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Relationship Building Skill

Building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, which can lead to opportunities.

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Communication

The process of sending and receiving information, involving encoding and decoding.

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Code

A system of conventions that gives meaning to signs, like a language or a set of symbols.

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Encoding

The process of translating thoughts into a form that can be communicated, such as speech or writing.

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Decoding

The process of interpreting a received message and understanding its meaning.

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Context

The context in which communication takes place, influencing meaning and understanding.

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Noise

Anything that distorts or interferes with the communication process, like noise or distractions.

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Response

The receiver's response to a message, indicating understanding or reaction.

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Communications

The science and practice of transmitting information, including various forms of media.

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Intertextuality

The relationship between texts, how one text references and creates meaning from another.

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Signs

A sign can be visual (picture) or verbal (word). Meaning is arbitrary and depends on context.

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Personal History

The unique experiences and perspectives that shape how individuals interact and communicate.

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Cultural Context

How cultural norms, values, and beliefs influence communication.

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Business Context

Communication within a business setting, including interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

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Interpersonal Context

Communication that occurs between two or more people, characterized by direct interaction.

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

The ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and to recognize and respond appropriately to the emotions of others.

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Listening Skills

Skills that enable effective listening, including identifying key information, understanding emotions, and responding appropriately.

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Feedback Skills

Providing feedback to others in a constructive and helpful way, focusing on specific behaviors or actions.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course title: Communications CM4203
  • Week: 12, 2024
  • Instructor: Dr. Caoilfhionn Ní Bheacháin

Networks and Communication

  • A network is a group of people with a particular pattern of connections.
  • These connections can be ephemeral or lifelong, casual or intense, and personal or anonymous.
  • Types of networking/community building include face-to-face interactions (networking events, conferences) and online interactions (digital identities, blogs, homepages, social media platforms, ePortfolios).
  • Importance of online presence:
    • Digital identities are crucial, representing one's reputation through online interactions.
    • Platforms like blogs, homepages, and ePortfolios build social capital and strengthen networking.
  • Networking is a human process:
    • Primarily focused on relationship building.
    • Involves trust and knowledge sharing, forming collaborative working relationships.
    • Using a "farming" metaphor (cultivating) in contrast to a "hunting" metaphor (utilitarian connections)

Mentoring Relationships

  • Mentoring relationships play a vital role in career support and professional development.
  • These relationships provide:
    • Sponsorship, visibility, and coaching.
    • Protection from challenging assignments.
    • Psychosocial support, sense of competence, and effective work role performance.
    • Facilitation of career progression, knowledge acquisition, and identity development.
  • Acknowledges the significant role of a network of mentors in guiding both personal and professional lives.
  • Networking is essential for personal/intellectual growth, career advancement, and professional development.

The Strength of Weak Ties

  • Mark Granovetter's 1973 paper highlighted how weak ties are important.
  • Social networks have an inner circle and an outer circle of acquaintances.
  • Strong ties are close relationships.
  • Weak ties are less frequent but more important for gaining new information and ideas.

Network Roles

  • Brokers span groups, facilitating introductions.
  • Connectors are central for team communication.
  • Energizers motivate collaborative teams.
  • Challengers instigate productive conflict.
  • Effective networking involves purposeful approaches (phone calls, emails, online platforms, events, unplanned encounters).
  • Individuals should be prepared for networking encounters (having necessary materials like business cards).

Module Assessment

  • E-Tivites: 15%
  • Midterm Exam: 15%
  • Group Project: 40% (Includes team contract, presentation, poster, and reflective report)
  • Final Exam: 30%

Communication - Definition

  • Communication involves the science and practice of information transmission.
  • Communication studies analyze the creation and interpretation of human meaning.

Communication Process

  • Encoding-Decoding: involves translating thoughts into a form that is understood by the receiver.
  • Context: environment where communication occurs; impacts meaning.
  • Noise: Interference that affects communication.
  • Feedback: Provides a response, which is vital for effective communication.

Intertextuality

  • Understanding how texts interact and create meaning from each other.

Signs

  • Signs can be visual or verbal.
  • Meaning depends on context.
  • Codes provide conventions to understand signs.

Codes

  • Codes create identifiable functions through communication.
  • Two types of codes discussed include broadcast and narrowcast codes, which differ in their target audience.

Communication Context

  • The total situation encompassing physical, social, and psychological influences on a communication event.

Culture

  • Culture is multifaceted (ideas, values, beliefs, rituals, symbols, customs)
  • Often described using the iceberg metaphor (visible cultural elements and those beneath the surface).
  • Understanding cultural nuances is critical for effective communication.

Business and Its Publics

  • The organization is at the center of various stakeholder groups.
  • Communication with these publics plays a vital role in shaping its image, fostering relationships, and ensuring its success.
  • Formal and Informal communications are vital for organizations.
  • Formal communication includes official materials, reports, and reviews.
  • Informal communication happens through casual chats, gossip, and events.

Multiple Intelligences

  • Intelligence is multifaceted
  • Other intelligences to consider include emotional intelligence, social intelligence. and cultural intelligence.

Interpersonal Context

  • Nature and history of a relationship significantly influence communication.
  • Emotional intelligence and listening skills are crucial.
  • Managing conflict is another vital aspect of interpersonal communication.
  • Cultural influences impact interpersonal dynamics.

Academic Writing

  • Critical thinking and sound argumentation are essential for academic writing
  • Recognizing and avoiding fallacies (e.g., ad hominem) and critical errors.
  • Mastering research and referencing methods, including distinguishing between authoritative and non-authoritative sources..
  • Avoiding plagiarism.

Tips for Networking

  • Be positive about the networking process.
  • Have essential tools (elevator pitch, business cards, resume).
  • Listen actively and ask clarifying questions.
  • Give leads and referrals when appropriate.
  • Value small courtesies and follow up.
  • Record key information from your contacts.

Building Your Network

  • Start by listing your natural contacts (family, friends, colleagues).
  • Engage in conversations that reveal more information.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to learn from others, including direct or indirect connections.

Elevator Pitches

  • Brief, compelling, and targeted presentations.

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