COM 200 – Week 5 DQ

Week 5 DQ 1 Unprofessional Work Environments

One of the most frustrating situations in the professional world is to work with someone who is not professional. This often makes the work environment a disheartening one. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the work environment was unprofessional? How did you handle the situation? Share an example. If your work experience is limited, consider a time when you were working with others in a different context, such as school or a club. Also, address how you can combat this in the future with effective communication skills. Your initial response should be 150-200 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Monday, Day 7. (You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.) 

COM200 / COM 200 – Week 5 DQ 2 The Influence of Mediated Communication

Social media (e.g., email, blogs, Facebook, Skype, Twitter) has played a major role in changing the way that we engage in interpersonal communication. As we have learned this week, communicating through electronic media is referred to as mediated communication. There are pros and cons to using mediated communication in our interpersonal relationships. How has mediated communication improved your interpersonal relationships? How has it hurt them? Provide examples to illustrate your point. Your initial response should be 150-200 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Monday, Day 7. (You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.)