Abstract This paper examines how businesses have begun using a variety of new technologies to enhance and expand their communications processes and how, today, business can use a combination of technologies to deliver information and training to both internal and external audiences via the Internet. It looks at how "virtual" meetings, classrooms, quarterly reports, are all being accomplished using the Internet and how software and hardware are now available to reach geographically diverse audiences, literally, around the globe.
Outline
Introduction
The Technology ? Simple to Complex
Survey of Virtual Meeting Rooms/Classrooms Products
Benefits and Drawbacks
Conclusion
From the Paper "The most basic form of business communication on the Internet is the common web site, i.e. www.ibm.com. With a strong web presence companies can market their name, advertise their products, find candidates to fill jobs, sell products and services provide training. The earliest form of online training consisted of fairly static web pages with information and graphics. The student could read the information, examine the diagrams and other types of graphical information and perhaps take quizzes from these pages. The presentation was Internet based but was little more then what could be gleaned from a book or manual."
Abstract This research paper investigates the impact of e-communities. It defines what an e-community is and how a virtual community differs from a "real" community. It also looks at the ways in which virtual and "real" communities are similar. The paper then provides some examples of and specific characteristics of e-communities and looks at some of the dangers and mis-communications in regard to e-communities. The paper contains charts and figures.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Abbreviations
I. Introduction: The "Dawn" of E-communities Virtual or E-Communities Hypothesis
Research Questions
An E-Community Consists of . . .
Aims and Objectives
Scope of Study
Following Chapters
II. Literature Review: The Community in E-Communities "Being" a Member of an E-community E-community Components
Examples of E-Communities Concerns & Dangers involved in E-communities Potential Benefits of E-communities Emerging E-communities Communication: Central to Community Life
Dating E-communities E-community Chat Rooms III. Methodology: Making "Sense" of E-Communities Representing Communities Explanation of Approach
Questionnaire Answers
Investigation Factors
IV. Analysis: Estimations of E-Communities' Impact
Composites Clarified
E-communities Depicted
The Battle for the Hearts and Minds
Top 10 E-communities Family Depiction
Data and Charts
V. Summary: Consensus of E-Communities Contributions
E-Community Reflections
Summary
Aims and Objectives
Discussion
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
On and Off Line
Conclusion Regarding Verdict for Hypothesis
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
Appendix
From the Paper "One way eBay nurtures trust is through its reputation system while its success has been attributed to its commitment to developing a sense of community. eBay attracts and retains buyers and sellers to its site by affecting exchanges that are satisfactory to both buyers and sellers. eBay also provides information, learning opportunities, as well as personal development pursuits and fun, and relaxation. As e-bay implements specific strategies, along with the particular social psychological framework noted by Scott and Johnson (2005) to be described by Beenan et al. (2004), the e-community ensures individuals' responses are acknowledged, while they may also be recognized and rewarded. In August 2004, the average eBay user remained on the site for one hour and 48 minutes, which in 2040 denoted the longest time duration of any Web site."
Abstract This article examines the importance of eye contact in communications. The writer discusses how it can help establish contact between a speaker and their audience, whether it be one other person or a roomful of people. The paper looks at how eye contact can be used successfully in business situations, in the classroom, and when giving presentations. The writer also notes that eye contact is the first communication link established between the newborn and other humans.
From the Paper "This paper looks at the importance of eye contact and examines its role in several different situations and how the technological advances in use today where video conferencing or interactions between man and machine are required also need to take eye contact into consideration in their design. The conclusions drawn in all of these studies show that eye contact is important in making a connection between the speaker and the audience and the more eye contact given the better the response obtained. Making eye contact is ... "
Abstract The paper relates that John Searle developed his Chinese room argument in response to some of those who argue that strong artificial intelligence is possible. As will be shown, the Chinese room argument was a thought experiment that appeared to constitute a good argument against the possibility of strong artificial intelligence. The paper shows how it was a sufficiently good argument that many people have been provoked to present counter-arguments in an attempt to rebut Searle's argument. In the paper, the Systems Reply will be considered, as it is proposed that this is the strongest reply to date.
Abstract The paper shows that there can be no argument that new technology has taught society to appreciate and rethink old skills, technologies and values. It shows that as technology continues to improve educational options, business application and social communication, there will be less of a need to consider old skills or technologies, as they will no longer prove effective. The paper shows how technology has impacted business, education and social communication over the past decade.
From the Paper "The ways in which this observation is true can fill volumes; however, one only needs to be familiar with but a few examples in order to understand the role technology has played in recent history. Inasmuch as technological diversification has allowed humanity to pursue goals and dreams once thought to be an impossibility, there seem to be fewer and fewer limits placed upon what mankind can ultimately accomplish. This may have its obvious advantageous aspects, yet there also exists a paradox of modern communication, in that society is becoming more isolated as it becomes more technologically advanced."
Abstract This paper looks at ways in which this nation's emergency rooms are made inefficient for both the patients who they are meant to serve and the professionals that staff them, due to delays. This paper first reviews the literature and then evaluates the causes of lengthy emergency department wait times. This paper concludes with recommendations and ideas for possible solutions to this problem.
From the Paper "This paper will analyze the wait time as seen in this nation's hospital emergency rooms. The four scholarly sources to be used are as follows. In "Making room for more," from the journal Modern Healthcare, Mary Chris Jaklevic studies the problems of a swamped Chicago emergency department and the remedies that were implemented. In "Avoiding the health care squeeze," Susan J. Wells looks at ways in which certain health care groups have streamlined their struggling emergency departments. In "Emergency department operations: The basis for developing a simulation tool," Marmor and Sinreich detail how technology has been used to best avoid inefficiency in emergency rooms. Finally, in "Urban health care in transition: Challenges facing Los Angeles County," from the journal Health Care Financing Review, Long and Zuckerman detail Los Angeles' plans to revamp traditional emergency medicine by depending instead on community-based care."
Abstract In this paper, the writer focuses on the role of communication within a design team. This includes the objective of exploring how communication plays a role in the creation of total design process management. It is a widely accepted fact that communication facilitates the development process and progress of a team's work. With communication, an exchange of information and ideas is made possible. In this view, this paper generally explores the importance of communication in design team management.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Background of the Study
II.I The Importance of Communication Within a Design Team
II.II How Communication Affects Team Relationship and Team and Client Relationship
II.III The Total Design Process Management Through Better Communication III. Relevance and Significance of the Study
IV. Objectives of the Study
IV.I Communication IV.II Client
IV.III Leadership
V. Research and Methodology
VI. Review of Literature
VI.I Design as Communication VI.II Communication in Design Teamwork
VI.III Formal and Informal Communication VI.IV Communication and Design
VI.V Client
VI.VI Communicating With Clients
VI.VII Leadership
VII. Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper "How many times did we try to do a certain task or activity without having to communicate our ideas, questions, and needs, to those who might have provided us with help to accomplish our tasks faster and easier? How many times did we succeed when we allow our communication open to others? And how many times did we fail when we close our doors to communication? These are some of the questions that can help us in our goal of exploring the role of communication in design management.
Communication is a very important element of our daily living. Whenever we are, whatever we do, communication always plays an important role. There may be different possible methods of communication nowadays, but there is only one general objective why we communicate - that is, to achieve our goal. Whether we are within our daily or usual activities, or at work, we communicate to be able to meet our needs, such as to know the answers to our questions and to share our ideas. These all end up to our need of meeting our goals. For instance, we communicate our uncertainties at work to meet our goal of providing efficient output or services to our clients. Otherwise, if we do not communicate, chances are we may produce the wrong output or an unsatisfactory work performance."
Abstract The writer examines in personal details her views and opinions on gender and communication. The writer explores family relationships as well as the marked differences in intimate communications between friends and family members and the ins and outs of communicating via the internet. The writer of this paper finds that in researching this particular topic, nearly all gender communications bibliographic information was found to be issue specific, resulting in the writer using her own personal experiences as a main source of reference.
Topics covered in this paper include:
Introduction and Thesis
Communications Within the Family Background and Family Structure
Areas of Communications Between Genders
The Mechanics of Intimate Gender Communications Intimate Communications and Friendship
The Internet Trap
Conclusions on Intimate Communication Bibliography
From the Paper "Another area where both genders get into difficulties on the Internet using the World Wide Web are in the "romance or love or lifestyles" sections of many of the major search engines. Here they can categorize themselves as to whatever it is they are looking for and through instant messaging, e-mail or chat-rooms can actually converse with a party on the other end ostensibly searching for the same as you. Be very wary of what information one gives if the urge is overwhelming to use this form of communication for intimacy.
There have been rapes; murders, serial killings and stalking of every manner one can imagine connected with these areas."
Tags: relationship, personal, communication, family
This paper examines the effectiveness of community policing in which police officers and members of the community come together in a collaborative effort to identify and solve the problems of crime, societal disorder and disturbances.
Abstract This paper focuses on the various benefits of adopting a community policing approach. Community policing is considered one of the most effective strategies available to reduce neighborhood crimes, create a sense of security and reduce fear of crimes among the citizens. Combining the efforts of the police department, the members of the community and the local government can help in the accomplishment of all these objectives to develop a healthy and clean society. This paper details the history of community oriented policing (C.O.P) which has become the new model of law enforcement replacing the traditional para-military style of policing. This paper also discusses the various supporters of community policing who firmly believe that this approach has enough potential to serve as a model for remarkable reforms and improvements in the entire system of policing and justice. The writer of this paper also examines the downside to this particular approach of law enforcement. The primary reason for the failure of C.O.P in some situations is the unwillingness of the community members to cooperate with the police officials, the lack of support from the police department itself or the absence of a proper policing system.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Keeping a Balance
A New Model of Policing
History of Community Policing
Supporters of Community Policing
Criticism on C.O.P
Implementation Challenges of COP
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "A number of studies were conducted in order to find out the cause of the problem and to define the solutions for it. Studies revealed that the traditional practice of continuous patrolling and other highly reactive approaches to combat crime has not helped in any way to reduce the crime rate prevailing in the society. These circumstances lead to the recognition on the part of the government that problems relating to crime fighting and the problems relating to the relationship between the police and the community are interrelated. In 1967, the President's commission on Law enforcement and administration of justice proposed that a new kind of police system should be introduced. In the later years this proposal provided the ground for the establishment of a new model for policing. The philosophy being adopted to develop this model was focused on creating a law enforcement system, which tries to bring the police and the general public in close relationships and provides the police department an opportunity to solve the community problems."
Abstract The paper discusses a report which provides a conceptual model applicable to community health programs. The paper states that a conceptual model based on community capacity is a tool that health providers can use to promote health actions carried out in the healthcare environment and within the community. The paper concludes that when combined with other conceptual models like the health belief models, it is possible theoretically to provide comprehensive care that caters to the needs of individuals in a community and also the community at large.
Outline:
Introduction of Model
Historical Development
Comparison of the Application of the Model to the Nursing Process
Two Applications of the Model to Community Health Problems
How Application of Model Supports Community Partnership/Collaborations with Other Agencies/Programs in Community Health Projects
Conclusions
From the Paper "The community capacity model for health promotion and community health programs focuses on developing tools that provide health educators and community the ability to gain access to proper care. Dressendorfer et al, 2005 note the conceptual model of community capacity development can be delineated easily by reviewing thirteen steps or processes related to capacity development. Among these include proper leadership among health care systems and within the community to drive and manage programs, proper policy review and making, so that "diffusions and sustainability" is possible using the model presented, and proper use of available resources within the community to provide information and build an infrastructure for health promotion within the community ."
Abstract This paper states that communication apprehension is a problem for much of the population. The paper then goes on to analyze communication apprehension in a group of teachers using relevant theoretical concepts and perspectives. The paper also makes recommendations on how the problem can be resolved, based on interpersonal communication perspectives. The paper reviews the literature relating to communication apprehension and states that there are differences to consider in the manner in which males and females communicate.
Outline:
Introduction
Communication Apprehension Examined
Characteristics Of Communication Anxiety
Six Typical Cognitive Distortions Identified
Strategies For Coping With Communication Apprehension
Peer Feedback: Enabling Communication Skills
Differences In The Way Males And Females Communicate Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "The work of Horwitz entitled: "Communication Apprehension: Origins and Management" states that the "treatment of communication apprehension is a natural fit for speech-language pathologists because many patients with clearly diagnosed communication disorders have anxiety about communicating that may or not may not be related to their presenting problems. In addition, speaking anxiety is a common universal problem among people without communication disorders." These reasons according to Horwitz, is convincing that ..."the study of communication apprehension warrants the attention of speech-language pathologists who can, with additional training, easily develop the expertise to treat the multitude of people who suffer from this problem." (2001) Horwitz relates that the work of Marshall (1994) states findings that thirty percent to forty percent "of the general population considered public speaking their number one fear, surpassing fears of heights, sickness, loneliness, and the dark."
This paper addresses the general subject of organizational communications, describing changes in organizations' internal communication patterns over the last 30 years, including the influence of email, the "new economy" office management style, and the ne
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, 2002, $ 71.95
Abstract This paper addresses the general subject of organizational communications, describing changes in organizations' internal communication patterns over the last 30 years, including the influence of email, the "new economy" office management style, and the need for a unified position on communications in each organization or division. Also discusses the difference between top-down and bottom-up communication, internal and external communication styles, and the treatment of sensitive data in a communication policy. Includes an abstract.
Tags: BUSINESS / MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, organizational communications management
Abstract This paper discusses how communication is the key thing that sets human beings apart from all the other animals. The human ability to communicate at a very sophisticated level has enabled us to build civilizations and to develop advanced technologies. The paper further discusses how in an ideal world, our ability to communicate should be developing along with our technologies. However, the paper argues that effective communication is no longer important in popular culture. According to the paper, as our ability to communicate speedily via technology has accelerated, the quality of the communication has deteriorated. We now live in a world of rapidly transmitted sound bites of mediocrity, with little effective communication taking place.
Abstract In this essay, the writer analyzes the statement that the community complexity should be fostered. The writer notes that the community is part of that world and is becoming more tied to the external world all the time through links with other communities, including new communities that did not exist only a few years ago, notably the online community that people access through their computers. The writer points out that the time is long past when a community can exist largely on its own, and even the most rural communities are tied to the outside world more firmly than was true in the past.
This paper looks at how the article, "Advisee-Advisor Communication: An Exploratory Study Examining Instructional Communication Variables in the Graduate Advisee-Advisor Relationship", applies to communication theory.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, 2006, $ 35.95
Abstract This paper critiques "Advisee-Advisor Communication: An Exploratory Study Examining Instructional Communication Variables in the Graduate Advisee-Advisor Relationship", a scholarly article taken from a communications journal. The article was written by Narissra M. Punyanunt and and Jason S. Wrench. First, the paper briefly describes the article by examining its purpose, research questions or hypotheses, method of research, how the research was done, and the area of communication theory that is covered. Then, the major conclusions reached by the article's authors are discussed. Next, the results are evaluated as to if they constitute good theory or not. Finally, the significance of the conclusions are evaluated as to its respect to communication theory.
From the Paper "Having to select between the various and sundry communication theories that are available and studied among scholars, such as mass communication, public communication, small-group communication, and interpersonal communication, this writer chose the latter. The particular article that was chosen for critique was one entitled, "Advisee-advisor communication: An exploratory study examining instructional communication variables in the graduate advisee-advisor relationship." This article from the journal Communication Quarterly was published in 2004, written by professors Narissra M. Punyanunt of Texas Tech University and Jason S. Wrench of Ohio University Eastern. "
