After reading the articles about the issues of immigration and culture, you are going to write an essay in which you analyze the trends of 21st century migration (immigration and emigration). You need to explain their causes and consequences. Writing Assignment Help

1. Determining the effectiveness and/or weaknesses of a message.
2. Planning Your Communication Strategy Using a Problem-Solving Approach (Chapter 1)
3. Revising for effective, positive communication

Step 1: Open a new Microsoft Word document and immediately save the file as follows: Lastname-Firstname-Ch5-Favorable Response (For example: Carcioppolo-Joann-Ch5-Favorable Response)

Step 2: List the weaknesses/shortcomings in the ineffective direct claim message below, based on the following:

1. general plan for direct-order messages (LO 5-2),
2. the suggestions for organizing the direct claim (LO 5-6);
3. the appropriate format and letter parts from Chapter 2 and Bonus Chapter A; and,
4. the appropriate writing style suggestions from Chapter 4 (LO 4-1 through LO 4-16).

• Cite your reasons based on the appropriate chapter and learning objective.

Step 2: Plan your communication strategy using the Problem-Solving Approach and Audience Analysis Checklist handouts from Chapters 1 and 2. Don’t include this information in your assessment submission-just use scratch paper or the blank handouts I’ve distributed in class for your own planning purposes.

Step 3: Revise the message to meet the direct-order message plan for a Good News and/or Favorable Response (appropriate document format/open/body/close) and appropriate writing style.

Ineffective Message

Dear Ms. Orsag:

Your May 3 letter in which you claim that the Rigo FAX391 was received in damaged condition has been carefully considered. We inspect all our ma- chines carefully before packing them, and we pack them carefully in strong boxes with Styrofoam supports that hold them snugly. Thus we cannot understand how the damage could have occurred.

Even so, we stand behind our product and will replace any that are damaged. However, we must ask that first you send us the defective one so we can inspect it. After your claim of damage has been verified, we will send you a new one.

We regret any inconvenience this situation may have caused you and assure you that problems like this rarely occur in our shipping department.

Scott Hildebrand

you should write a short reading response paper (“RRP,” 1½ -2 pages) on an individual article. RRPs should contain (1) a paragraph summarizing (short) the main focus and theses of all the articles and chapter; (2) a paragraph about what the reading adds to your understanding of intercultural communication, relating this other work we have studied and/or your own – 8 research interests; (3) a paragraph of comments, insights, and ponderings; and (4) a reference list (even if it just has the article you are writing about). Your comments or questions should demonstrate your understanding of the issues discussed in class. RRPs are also practice for writing in APA style; be sure to review APA style and include citations as required. You do not need an abstract or title page,

make it clear no plgarizm

Makes sure To cite all sources and complete the responses for all 5 students(find the attachment)!

So far, our reflections have been on the, lets say, “positive” spectrum. This week, our focus changes to the “darker” side of our culture. For many of you, this week’s reflection will force you to see beyond the “smoke and mirrors” of our media, political system, and often misguided understandings of our culture; looking at both domestic and international agencies.

Being honest, informing you on all of the lies being propagated by the media and our political system would take more time than we have in this course. Additionally, many of you would have a hard time believing the extent of manipulation and oppression being advanced by those in “control”. The truth is sometimes hard to believe when it forces you to accept that for the majority of your life you may have been lied to and seen more as a commodity than a human being. However, this can only change when you become informed and possess the critical thinking skills necessary to decipher fact from fiction and recognize your own oppression.

This is not to imply that all media is bad or is based on lies. On the contrary, media can serve as a valuable source of information. The key is possessing the critical thinking skills required to acknowledge our own bias, to look at an issue from multiple perspectives, and to try to find out who is the source from which presented information occurs. Not just who is presenting the information, but who is providing the information to the persons presenting the information.

Back to this week. The documentary you are assigned for this week will hopefully start to open your eyes to what is going on behind the scenes. I can’t pretend to know all of what is going on, nor how to properly connect all the pieces. What I can do is provide you with a starting point that allows you to begin to see the bigger picture for yourself.

Getting to this week’s reflection – You are to watch the very insightful documentary“Requiem for the American Dream”(can be found on Amazon Prime & other online sites). Heads up, this is a very dense documentary. I encourage you to watch it with friends and discuss its implications afterward.

Once you watch the documentary respond to the questions below. 500 words min. and feel free to write as much as you’d like.

(1) What is your overall takeaway from watching this documentary? Give specific details that indicate you watched this documentary in full.

(2) What is the connection between this documentary and the Culture of the United States?

Now, please watch this short video and then respond to the last question.

PBS – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNhUk5v3ohE

(3) How do you feel about the current state of the U.S. media? Why do you feel this way? Can you provide empirical evidence to support your beliefs? (if so, please provide it)

For your peer responses, focus on questions 1 and 3. While I encourage healthy disagreements it is very important to me that you remain respectful to one another’s viewpoints. People are more than just their ideas. Separate a person from their ideas and the person still exists. Furthermore, ideas are fluid and can change with time, life experience, and exposure to new information. Personal attacks are never necessary and generally indicate that someone does not feel comfortable enough with their arguments, therefore resorting to insults. If you chose to disagree with a classmate, you are welcome to do so. Once again, just focus on the arguments themselves. I will step in as a mediator if I feel necessary.

Professor’s Personal Opinion:

I recognize and acknowledge my orientation to the left. I share many values that could be categorized as both Republican and Democratic. For social issues, I do generally lean toward the left. For fiscal issues, I sometimes lean to the right. Regardless of my own opinions and beliefs, I find tremendous value in listening (not just arguing, but actually listening) to those who view the world different than me. From doing this, I am able to view the world from new perspectives I may have not thought of. If I agree with what was said, then I try to remain open to adjusting my own beliefs. If I disagree with what was said, my ideas become even stronger because I allowed them to be challenged and despite these challenges they still remain.

I feel that because of the complexity of the world, how subjective life can be, how much we don’t actually know in the grand scheme of things, the large amount of misinformation being presented, and all the special agendas behind the scenes, it can be very difficult to come to an “objective truth” on most issues. However, one way we can get closer to deciphering fact from fiction is to talk about it; for both sides to come together and have civil conversations that focus on the issues, not the person … just my opinion.

Below is one more video that you may find insightful. There are no questions pertaining to this.

John Oliver – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvtNyOzGogc

*Once you have posted to the discussion board please comment on at least 5 classmates’ post. Since your classmates’ post will include responses to multiple questions you may choose which question you respond to. As always, please be respectful and open-minded with your responses.

Minimum 1 and 3/4 of a page double spaced paper. Must read and follow below and look at the included figures to use on this paper.

The purpose of this exercise is for you to apply some of the knowledge you gained from the chapter about performance management, both related to ability and motivation. To do this, read the scenario about Chaney (p. 363) and his struggles as a draftsman. Your purpose is to diagnose the source of Joe’s performance problems and make suggestions for improvement. Figure 6.7 (Performance Diagnosis Model) will help you determine if Joe’s problems stem from an ability issue, a motivational issue, or both.

Assignment Questions.

After reading the scenario found in Joe Chaney, review the integrated model of motivation in Figure 6.5 and the decision tree in Figure 6.7 (Performance Diagnosis Model) or information that will be helpful in answering the questions below. Remember that the firm had “been pleasantly surprised by Joe’s performance. Until recently, he worked hard and consistently produced high-quality work. Furthermore, he frequently volunteered for special projects, made lots of suggestions for improving the work environment, and has demonstrated an in

-depth practical knowledge of architecture and the construction business.”

Answer the questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Joe’s effort has decreased lately and he is not as excited about his work and has had some arguments with architects. What are some factors that might have contributed to Joe’s effort “slacking off?”

2.Using Figure 6.7 (Performance Diagnosis Model), discuss which element(s) of the model seem(s) to be the source Joe’s poor performance lately. (When you make your analysis be low, support it with information from the text (e.g., Joe’s performance relates to a resource problem because . . . .).

a. Are there ability issues? If so, in what areas do the ability deficiencies lie (resources, training, or aptitude)?

b. Are there motivational issues? If so, in what areas do the ability deficiencies lie (expectations, incentives, or salience)?

3.What effect do you think equity plays in Joe’s dissatisfaction?

a. If equity is a problem from Joe’s perspective, in which part of the model does equity fall (Box A, B, C, D, E, F, or G)?

4. Joe’s coworker asked him about pursuing an architecture degree. As a manager, when you are trying to determine the causes of Joe’s slipping performance, does his lack of an architecture degree factor into your diagnosis based on Figure 6.7?

5. Based on the areas of the model in Figure 6.7 that you believe are the cause of Joe’s performance problems, what solutions do you propose for Joe?