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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
UNIT 2
MBAT- 107
DR. ARUNA BHAT
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VERBAL
AND
NON- VERBAL COMMUNICATION
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Non verbal communication between people
is communication through sending and
receiving wordless clues.
It includes the use of visual clues like body
language (kinesics) , distance (proxemics)
and physical environment/ appearance,
of voice (paralanguage)and touch
(haptics).
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Behaviour and elements of speech aside from the
words themselves that transmit meaning.
Includes pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice,
gestures and facial expressions, body posture,
eye movements and contact, and dress and
appearance.
Transmission of messages by a medium other than
speech or writing.
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 Understanding non- verbal communication
techniques can help a small business owner
to get a message across or successfully
interpret a message received from another
person.
 Non verbal communication can send signals
that interfere with the effective
presentation or reception of messages.
 They express the true feelings more
accurately than spoken or written.
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 Paralanguage/ Vocalics
 Space language/ Proxemics
 Time language/ Chronemics
 Physical appearance
 Body language
 Sign language/ symbol
 Touch language / Haptics
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Verbal communications in business take place
over the phone or in person. The medium of
the Message is oral.
 Oral Communication
 Individual communication
 Group communication
 Written communication
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 SPEECH:
 PRESENTATION:
 SPEECH: Best way to communicate/ share
message.
Determines how confident a person is about the
information that he/ she is conveying.
The speaker should consider his or her reason for
speaking and goals.
Then consider the channel. Is it best to
communicate by phone, Skype, email, chat, or in
person.
How will you deal with interruptions?
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 Then consider the listener. Are they ready to
hear this?
 What is the language, style, and tone they
can hear in best?
 How will you prevent misunderstanding.
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 Most people have something to say and feel they are
not being heard. If you listen first, they feel listened
to, and then they are more open to listening.
 When you listen, you can pick up the other person’s
language and way of thinking. Then you can speak or
write in a way that they understand.
 When you really understand the other person, you
can say things that work for them, as well as for you,
and build cooperation and success.
(Stephen Covey)
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 INFORMATIVE
 PERSUASIVE
 ENTERTAINING
 TECHNICAL
 MOTIVATIONAL
 COMPARATIVE
 THEMATIC
 DEMONSTRATION
 SPECIAL OCCASION
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You have to remember that the whole purpose
of your speech is to teach the audience
something that they don’t already know.
The audience need time to take in what you
have said.
If you speak too quickly your audience will be
trying to understand one sentence while you
are speaking the next sentence.
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An informative speech provides information
about a specific subject to an audience.
The aim of an informative speech is to help
your audience to understand and to
remember the information you are
presenting.
Informative speech can help audience show
how to do something.
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Informative speech topics give you the chance
of sharing your knowledge on a given issue
with your listeners.
They bring exciting and useful information to
light. Therefore, when preparing for such a
speech, you’ll need extensive research.
Choosing informative speech ideas also
depends on whether you’re familiar with the
topic.
It should connect with the emotions of your
audience. All in all, you’ll need to be
knowledgeable before delivering any speech.
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Examinations
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A persuasive speech is:
To convince the audience to do something
differently or to look at something in
different way.
To promote a specfic product
To convince someone to take action
A good persuasive speech topic is one that
you can use to grab the audience's attention,
inform and persuade, and provide a
strong persuasive argument for adopting
your point of view.
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There are three types of persuasive
speech that are commonly used:
Policy persuasive speech,
value persuasive speech,
factual persuasive speech.
All are persuasive speeches, but have
different subject matter and content.
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A policy speech will essentially be a
persuasive speech on some area of
public policy.
The subject can be an existing public policy,
along with the speaker's statements either
supporting or opposing the policy.
It may also be a proposed policy that the
speaker believes is ineffective.
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Persuasive speeches on questions
of value imply certain actions, but they are
not a call to action.
Persuasive speeches of value depend on a
judgement that something is right or wrong,
moral or immoral, or better or worse than
another thing.
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Factual persuasive speech is a question of
fact, whether or not something exists or does
not exist.
Questions of fact are one focus of persuasive
speaking. They propose that something is a
fact.
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Entertaining speech is a speech designed to
captivate an audience's attention and regale
or amuse them while delivering a message.
Crowd pleaser
Get promotion
Hold attention
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Entertaining speeches are :
 Giving the audience an enjoyable
experience.
 Leave the audience with a favourable
impression not only of himself or herself but
also of the organisation.
 To amuse through humours, stories or
illustrations.
 Comedians try to get a good laugh out of an
audience while presenting a comedy sketch.
 Aimed at getting the attention of crowd in
orde to make them relaxed.
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A technical speech is a speech given by an
expert to an audience of experts. It's not
expected that members of the general public
will attend or understand the speech.
The speaker can assume a general
understanding of basic ideas in the audience,
and does not need to explain basic concepts.
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Technical presentations serve engineering,
scientific and high tech purposes, describing
advances in technology, problem resolution,
product design and project status.
In general, technical presentations serve one
of two purposes:
(1) to inform (e.g., knowledge transfer,
classroom instruction) or
(2) to persuade (e.g., convincing others to
adopt a design approach or accept the
results of an evaluation process).
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A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker
is a speaker who makes speeches intended
to motivate or inspire an audience.
Such speakers may attempt to challenge or
transform their audiences.
Aid in the process of self improvement
Turn a negative speech into a positive one.
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 These speeches are conducted during
business meeting to encourage employees to
sell their products.
 For students to encourage / motivate/
enhance morale/ self esteem/ confidence
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 A comparative speech, or comparison-
contrast speech, requires a minimum of two
topics. Their similarities and differences are
their connection for the speech.
 Students give the best speeches when they
start with a familiar topic and then add
research.
 When two or more items or ideas are
compared.
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 Provide enough information so that the
listener can make an educated decision or
more.
e.g: Difference between private and
government schools
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A demonstration speech is a form of
informative speech where the speaker's
primary purpose is to teach the audience
how to complete a task (or process), and this
is largely accomplished by demonstrating the
task (or process) through a series of steps.
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 Once you have decided on a demonstration
speech topic, write an attractive, effective
and interactive attention getting
introduction.
 Tell them what you are going to teach them.
Tell them why you choose to demonstrate
this topic.
 Then tell them why your listeners should
know how to do it.
 Tell them that they are going to do it
themselves in a couple of minutes and that
the only thing your audience has to do is
follow your instructions.
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 Thematic means concerned with the subject or
theme of something, or with themes
and topics in general.
According to Michael Halliday, the speakers’
judgements about the listeners’ current mental
states are reflected in what is called the
thematic structure used.
The thematic structure has three main functions:
 To convey given information and new
information
 To subject and predicate
 To frame and insert
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In order that the speaking can be effective in
the conversation, speakers have to pay
attention to their listeners’ knowledge, state
of mind and level of understanding.
Speakers can assume that listeners know or
do not know what speakers are talking
about.
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Sppecial occasion speech topics checks for
most particular roasts and toasts, for
motivational speakers on the speakers
podium and an easy method to outline this
genre.
No need to emphasize that you have to be fully
aware of your audience.
The key to find the right special speech topics
is addressing five W’s and one H. Ask what,
why, to whom, when, where, and how long.
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 What is the purpose of the meeting, event,
conference or ceremony?
 What are the demands and wishes regarding your
special occasional speech topics?
 Are there special requirements related to the
singularity of the event?
 What was the first thing that comes into your
mind when you were invited?
 Are you invited because of your expertise or
professional abilities?
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 What do you know about the character and
ambiance?
 Why did you accept the honor to be public
speaker?
 What do you want your public to remember,
consider, support or believe in? That’s the
special purpose of this public speaking
assignment, your specific topic statement.
 To conclude: what’s the purpose?
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Refers to a situation in which a small number
of persons meet face to face and through
free oral interaction among themselves
exchange information or attempt to reach a
decision on shared problems.
Specify the number of participants that would
make the group discussion useful.
Group discussion significance is lost when each
member doesn’t participate actively.
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Research indicate that in agroup discussion 5-9
participants can give good results and it can
bear fruitful discussion.
If number is less than 5, the group suffers from
a lack of diversity of opinion, knowlwdge and
skill.
There is a self imposed discipline on the
discussion and greater responsibility on
participants for making it useful.
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 GD is used in addition to written test/
interview for employment.
 Representative of the prospective employer
sits through the GD and observes the group
performance. Judges each individual’s
personality traits such as intellectual ability,
creativity, problem solving approaches,
leadership etc.
 An instrument of education to develop and
judge the student’s personality traits.
 Trains the student to function in the
professional world efficiently.
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Two ways to organise GD
1. Topic is announced beforehand and
participants are expected to have their
homework before coming to discussion
table.
2. The topic is announced after the members
have assembled and 5-10 minutes are given
to them for collecting their thoughts.
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 Rule 1: Prepare. Work begins long before you
sit for the group discussion. ...
 Rule 2: Know the Participants. ...
 Rule 3: Take Care of your Posture. ...
 Rule 4: Take Charge. ...
 Rule 5: Retain Your Balance. ...
 Rule 6: Follow the Company Culture. ...
 Rule 7: Follow your Domain......
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Two or more people come together to discuss one
or more topics, often in a formal setting.
A meeting is a gathering of two or more people
that has been convened for the purpose of
achieving a common goal through verbal
interaction, such as sharing information or
reaching agreement.
Meetings may occur face-to-face or virtually, as
mediated by communications technology, such as
a telephone conference call, a skyped
conference call or a videoconference.
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 Most commonly used form of discussion in a
professional organisation.
 The person who chairs the meetring acts as
the leader of the group and usually has a
higher status or enjoys authority over the
other members.
 Every meeting is result oriented and
therefore the discussion is directed towards
a specific end.
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1. To save time on communication
2. To convey information to a group at one
time.
3. To instruct a group.
4. To brief members on plans already made or
work already done.
5. To give and get new ideas.
6. To get immediate reactions to new ideas,
proposals and plans.
7. To exchange ideas and experiences.
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 To discuss and slove problems.
 To resolve conflicts, confusions and
disagreements.
 To arrive at widely acceptable decisions or to
advise persons in power to take decisions.
 To generate enthusiasm and a positive
attitude.
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Convene a meeting when it is essential ti
consult others for taking action.
Hold a meeting when consultations on
telphone would not yield the desired result.
Invite only those who are essential to the
meeting.
Insist on punctuality.
Be clear about the objective of the meeting.
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Prepare an agenda breaking the issue into
smallest components.
Set time limit for discussion of each item on
the agenda.
Close the meeting on a pleasant note,
indicating the future course of action.
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 There are six types of meetings:
 organizational meetings
 regular meetings
 special or emergency meetings
 work sessions
 public hearings
 executive sessions
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A SEMINAR refers to the discussion in a small
group in which the result of original research
or advanced study is presented through oral
or written reports.
May also be organised for cross- fertilization of
ideas.
A seminar is a form of academic instruction,
either at an academic institution or offered
by a commercial or professional
organization.
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The function of seminar is to bring together small
groups for recurring meetings, focusing each
time on some particular subject, in which
everyone present is requested to participate.
Essentially a place where assigned readings are
discussed, questions can be raised
and debates can be conducted.
an occasion when a teacher or expert and
a group of people meet to
study and discuss something
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 Motivational
When you attend a seminar, you feel motivated,
energized and ready to go back to work applying
a new technique you just learned.
Seminar speakers generally realize that attendees
expect to be entertained and inspired, and they
usually try to oblige.
To make the most of this new stimulation you
achieved, you should apply what you learned
soon after returning to the office; otherwise,
you would have wasted that function of the
seminar.
The motivational aspect of seminars is supposed to
bring new life to your business by teaching you
to apply new tactics you might not have known
about before.
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 Educational
Business people can gain valuable knowledge at
seminars.
You might need to learn to create an effective
marketing plan, a better time management
system or how to be a better salesperson.
Some seminars teach subjects geared to personal
growth, such as learning to be more assertive, to
better manage stress or to choose the right sort
of investments.
These types of personal seminars also can prove
useful in business
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 Networking Opportunity
Attending seminars provides an excellent way
for business people to network.
Meeting Professionals International, a global
association for meeting and event
professionals, stresses in its mission the
importance of human connections for success
in business.
Seminars, especially if you get to them early,
allow you plenty of time to network with the
other attendees.
You can get new business or meet people who
could help you in the future
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 Oral Communication
Seminars can be a comfortable, open
environment for practicing professional
communication techniques.
Seminars help you become a better listener,
present your arguments and ideas clearly and
be open to others' points of view.
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 Warning
The so-called “Seminar Pitch” is one in which
you might receive a letter or see an
advertisement for a seminar that promises
you will earn lots of money after attending.
The pitch could be about investing your money
or making your company profitable.
You can avoid being ripped off by a seminar
that is really a scam by not buying or
investing in anything there
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Members are knowledgeable
Closely interact with the lead speaker
Share knowledge
Get the view points of equally informed
persons.
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In a symposium a small group of experts or
well informed persons discuss different
aspects of a problem for the benefit of an
audience.
Each speaker is alloted a certain amount of
time for his/ her presentation.
Speakers follow each other in turn until all
have been heard.
A discussion is followed in which the audience
may participate.
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 In a panel discussion, instead of a series of
speeches on different aspects of a problem, each
member speaks on the announced topic which is
generally worded as a question.
 The number of panelists is small and they are
usually the people who have a lot of experience
in the problem area selacted for discussion.
 It is also termed as a process of cooperative
thinking.
 May be followed by a series in which questions
are put to teh panel members by the listeners.
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To confer......with persons having similar interests.
To pool experiences and opinions.
Closed group discussion.
The participants have to register for attending a
conference.
Discussion usually results in a set of suggestions or
recommendations on the central theme of the
conference.
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A formal event where researchers present
results, workshops, and other activities.
a meeting of members of the two branches of
a legislature to adjust differences.
a usually formal interchange of views.
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 At a conference, innovative ideas are thrown
about and new information is exchanged
among experts.
 Educational opportunities. No matter how
experienced you are at your business,
everyone can learn. ...
 Networking with peers. Industry conferences
provide a great opportunity to network. ...
 Encounter new vendors and suppliers. ...
 Position yourself as an expert. ...
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Interview is a conversation whare questions are
asked and answers are given.
Word interview is derived from “intrevue”
meaning ‘ sight between’.
The word "interview" refers to a one-on-one
conversation with one person acting in the role
of the interviewer and the other in the role of
the interviewee.
Interviews usually involve a transfer of
information from interviewee to interviewer,
which is usually the primary purpose of the
interview, although information transfers can
happen in both directions simultaneously.
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Interviews usually take place face to face and in
person, although modern communications
technologies such as the Internet have enabled
conversations to happen in which parties are
separated geographically, such as
with videoconferencing software, and telephone
interviews can happen without visual contact.
Interviews can range from unstructured or free-
wheeling and open-ended conversations in which
there is no predetermined plan with prearranged
questions,to highly structured conversations in
which specific questions occur in a specified
order.
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 The traditional two-person interview format,
sometimes called a one-on-one interview,
permits direct questions and followups,
which enables an interviewer to better gauge
the accuracy of responses.
 It is a flexible arrangement in the sense that
subsequent questions can be tailored to
clarify earlier answers
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Employment interview refers to the interview
of a candidate for a job in a particular
organisation.
An employment interview is a physical
interface between the interviewer and the
interviewee with the objective of assessing
the interviewee's potential for a purpose of
getting an employment in an organisation.
Main purpose is to judge the suitability of the
applicant to the job .
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 It provides opportunity to both the
participants for intense interaction and close
observation of each other’s personality traits
as reflected in verbal communication and
body language.
 A prospective employer’s main aim is Judge
your sense of values, attitude towards work.
 He wants to get a feel of your respect for
fair play and sense of justice and honesty in
the discharge of duties.
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 Start preparing for your interviews well in time
so that you have enough time to review your
subject knowledge and increase general
awareness.
It consists of 2 main rounds:
1. Technical Round:Technical interviews go
beyond personal interviews as they test the
subject learning of the candidate.
2. HR Round:In the HR Interview, many students
face difficulties, simply because they have not
thought about their ambitions and about
themselves. Before you appear for campus
placement interviews, it is advisable to you to
introspect and know yourself.
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 Make a crisp resume: It should contain bold
headlines highlighting your key academic
achievements and highlights of your extra-
curricular activities.
 Research on interviewer and organisation:
It always helps you to know about the
interviewer and the company before
appearing for a job interview as it helps in
figuring out some of the expected questions
that can be asked during the interview.
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 Ignore common mistakes:Be yourself, make
eye-contact with your interviewers and
always follow your values. Be truthful,
honest and humble but make sure your
humanity should not be mistaken as
quietness.
 Right body language, proper dress: You are
going to be tested not only for what you
know about your area of expertise but also
on how you present yourself at the interview.
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 Show interest and mutual commitment: During
the interview, show your interest in the job that
you are going to be assigned if you get selected.
 Have grip on domain but don’t be stubborn:
Basics and concepts of your subjects should be
very clear in your mind.
 Be prepared for ‘Beginning’ and ‘End’:
Beginning of an interview makes your first
impression on the interviewers and they almost
decide whether or not you are fit for the job.
End of the interview draws your last impression,
immediately after which evaluation is done.
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 Handle stress level: An optimum level of
stress is needed and is natural with all of us.
Once you come to know about it, you will be
able to beat it. Do not bother about it. Just
take a long breathe and nervousness will go
away.
 What’s your weakness?: Show those
weaknesses which seem good to be
harvested. Choose a weakness you want to
talk about.
 Ask about organization’s growth: It’s a
mutual commitment and an understanding of
give-and-take formula between you and the
organization.
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disciplinary committee: A committee charged with
examining alleged breaches of discipline within
an organisation, profession, educational system,
etc and adjudicating them.
To inform an employee of missteps, poor
performance or workplace behaviour that
violates company policy.
The meetings hould be effectively handled so that
the outcome is positive change in job
perofrmance.
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 Obtain the employee’s personal file
materials. Review the file documents for a
better understanding of the past
pereformance and workplace bahaviour.
 Determine whether the employee has
demonstrated similar behaviour in the past
who adressed the previous issues and how
they were resolved.
 Schedule a time to meet with the employee
and her supervisor.Give them an ample time
to prepare for disciplinary interview.
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 Assemble the file materials, disciplinary
records and documentation.
 Begin the meeting with an explanation about
its purpose and the expected
outcome.Review the employee’s
performance during the evaluation period.
 Provide the employee with copies of
documents concerning the current
performance.
 Explore reasons why there may be
differences between the supervisor’s
perspective and the employee’s point of
view.
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 Discuss whether the performance problem or
behavioural issue is resolvable.Ask the
employee about suggestion for improvement.
 Provide the employee with a copy of
disciplinary action.
 Schedule a follow up meeting with the
supervisor and employee to discuss
improvements and progress.
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 Exit interview is a survey that is conducted
with an employee when he or she leaves the
company.
 The information from each survey is used to
provide feedback on why employees are
leaving, what they liked about their
employment and what areas of the company
need improvement.
 An exit interview is a wrap-up meeting
between management representatives and
someone who is leaving an organization,
either voluntarily or through termination.
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 Exit interviews are common in business,
education and government environments.
 The purpose of the interview is to gather
useful feedback that can help guide future
practices and improve recruiting and
retention.
 The interview may be conducted in person,
over the phone, through chat or email, or in
an online survey.
 In a corporate environment, exit interviews
are usually conducted by human resources
HR personnel.
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 The exit interview is also an opportunity to
provide the employee with information about
any benefits and pay yet to be disbursed and
any agreements in force between the
business and the employee.
 The purpose of this exit interview is to gain
feedback from employees in order to
improve aspects of the organization, better
retain employees, and reduce turnover.
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 The reason that companies have exit interviews is to
gain valuable information which can prove to be
useful in all aspects of the work environment, day to
day concerns, processes, issues around management
style, workplace ethics and employee morale.
 An exit interview will give the company the
opportunity to get the opinions of those leaving the
company in terms of how they perceive the company,
and most importantly, why they would want to leave
the company.
 To open up and be honest when asked to provide
constructive criticism in terms of how they perceive
the company, the way its run, its culture, its
management style, the opportunities offered for
career growth etc.
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 the study of the way in which certain body
movements and gestures serve as a form of
non-verbal communication.
 body movements and gestures regarded as a
form of non-verbal communication.
 Study of body’s physical movements
 “an intelligent way of communication”
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 Personal Appearance
 Posture
 Eye contact
 Proxemics
 Chronemics
 Paralinguistics
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 Includes clothes, hair, jewellery,....how we
perceive
 How we want to be seen
 Most people indicate that they are not
influenced by another’s physical appearance,
but apparently they are.
 Expect your appearance to be a part of
communication.
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 Body shape and posture affect how we think
about ourselves, how we relate to others and
how others relate to us even though body
shape is mostly hereditary and largely
incontrollable.
 When we encounter an unfamiliar situation,
we become more aware of our body shape
and posture- interview or a formal speech.
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 Study of how we communicate with the
space around us.
 Involves how we arrange personal space and
what we arrange in it.
 The study of spatial distances between
individuals in different cultures and
situations.
MBAT_107_CHII 87
 Ways that we use our time communicate
information about ourselves and our feelings.
 Interest and affection
 Power and status
 Activities
 Can indicate other messages.....call at 2am
MBAT_107_CHII 88
 Vocal cues that help you to give urgency to
your voice.
 That part of yourself that adds human touch
to your words.
 Volume: Loudness/ softness of voice
 Pitch: No. Of vibrations per second of your
voice.
MBAT_107_CHII 89
Considered as windows of the soul.
Look into the eyes of a speaker to find out the
truthfullness of his speech, intelligence,
attitude and feelings.
Direct and powerful form of non verbal
communication.
MBAT_107_CHII 90
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PBC_CH II.pptx

  • 1. PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION UNIT 2 MBAT- 107 DR. ARUNA BHAT 1 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 3. Non verbal communication between people is communication through sending and receiving wordless clues. It includes the use of visual clues like body language (kinesics) , distance (proxemics) and physical environment/ appearance, of voice (paralanguage)and touch (haptics). 3 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 4. Behaviour and elements of speech aside from the words themselves that transmit meaning. Includes pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice, gestures and facial expressions, body posture, eye movements and contact, and dress and appearance. Transmission of messages by a medium other than speech or writing. 4 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 5.  Understanding non- verbal communication techniques can help a small business owner to get a message across or successfully interpret a message received from another person.  Non verbal communication can send signals that interfere with the effective presentation or reception of messages.  They express the true feelings more accurately than spoken or written. 5 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 6.  Paralanguage/ Vocalics  Space language/ Proxemics  Time language/ Chronemics  Physical appearance  Body language  Sign language/ symbol  Touch language / Haptics 6 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 7. Verbal communications in business take place over the phone or in person. The medium of the Message is oral.  Oral Communication  Individual communication  Group communication  Written communication 7 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 9.  SPEECH:  PRESENTATION:  SPEECH: Best way to communicate/ share message. Determines how confident a person is about the information that he/ she is conveying. The speaker should consider his or her reason for speaking and goals. Then consider the channel. Is it best to communicate by phone, Skype, email, chat, or in person. How will you deal with interruptions? 9 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 10.  Then consider the listener. Are they ready to hear this?  What is the language, style, and tone they can hear in best?  How will you prevent misunderstanding. 10 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 11.  Most people have something to say and feel they are not being heard. If you listen first, they feel listened to, and then they are more open to listening.  When you listen, you can pick up the other person’s language and way of thinking. Then you can speak or write in a way that they understand.  When you really understand the other person, you can say things that work for them, as well as for you, and build cooperation and success. (Stephen Covey) 11 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 12.  INFORMATIVE  PERSUASIVE  ENTERTAINING  TECHNICAL  MOTIVATIONAL  COMPARATIVE  THEMATIC  DEMONSTRATION  SPECIAL OCCASION 12 MBAT_107_CHII
  • 13. You have to remember that the whole purpose of your speech is to teach the audience something that they don’t already know. The audience need time to take in what you have said. If you speak too quickly your audience will be trying to understand one sentence while you are speaking the next sentence. MBAT_107_CHII 13
  • 14. An informative speech provides information about a specific subject to an audience. The aim of an informative speech is to help your audience to understand and to remember the information you are presenting. Informative speech can help audience show how to do something. MBAT_107_CHII 14
  • 15. Informative speech topics give you the chance of sharing your knowledge on a given issue with your listeners. They bring exciting and useful information to light. Therefore, when preparing for such a speech, you’ll need extensive research. Choosing informative speech ideas also depends on whether you’re familiar with the topic. It should connect with the emotions of your audience. All in all, you’ll need to be knowledgeable before delivering any speech. MBAT_107_CHII 15
  • 16.  Effective Methods Of Communication  Proper Email Etiquette  How To Get The Best Grades While In College  Best Online Jobs For All College Students  How To Look For The Most Suitable Jobs In Your Field  How To Excel In Co-Curricular Activities While In College  Simple Methods Of Managing Your Limited Student Budget  How To Study For End Of Semester Examinations  How To Write An Exciting Book MBAT_107_CHII 16
  • 17. A persuasive speech is: To convince the audience to do something differently or to look at something in different way. To promote a specfic product To convince someone to take action A good persuasive speech topic is one that you can use to grab the audience's attention, inform and persuade, and provide a strong persuasive argument for adopting your point of view. MBAT_107_CHII 17
  • 18. There are three types of persuasive speech that are commonly used: Policy persuasive speech, value persuasive speech, factual persuasive speech. All are persuasive speeches, but have different subject matter and content. MBAT_107_CHII 18
  • 19. A policy speech will essentially be a persuasive speech on some area of public policy. The subject can be an existing public policy, along with the speaker's statements either supporting or opposing the policy. It may also be a proposed policy that the speaker believes is ineffective. MBAT_107_CHII 19
  • 20. Persuasive speeches on questions of value imply certain actions, but they are not a call to action. Persuasive speeches of value depend on a judgement that something is right or wrong, moral or immoral, or better or worse than another thing. MBAT_107_CHII 20
  • 21. Factual persuasive speech is a question of fact, whether or not something exists or does not exist. Questions of fact are one focus of persuasive speaking. They propose that something is a fact. MBAT_107_CHII 21
  • 22. Entertaining speech is a speech designed to captivate an audience's attention and regale or amuse them while delivering a message. Crowd pleaser Get promotion Hold attention MBAT_107_CHII 22
  • 23. Entertaining speeches are :  Giving the audience an enjoyable experience.  Leave the audience with a favourable impression not only of himself or herself but also of the organisation.  To amuse through humours, stories or illustrations.  Comedians try to get a good laugh out of an audience while presenting a comedy sketch.  Aimed at getting the attention of crowd in orde to make them relaxed. MBAT_107_CHII 23
  • 24. A technical speech is a speech given by an expert to an audience of experts. It's not expected that members of the general public will attend or understand the speech. The speaker can assume a general understanding of basic ideas in the audience, and does not need to explain basic concepts. MBAT_107_CHII 24
  • 25. Technical presentations serve engineering, scientific and high tech purposes, describing advances in technology, problem resolution, product design and project status. In general, technical presentations serve one of two purposes: (1) to inform (e.g., knowledge transfer, classroom instruction) or (2) to persuade (e.g., convincing others to adopt a design approach or accept the results of an evaluation process). MBAT_107_CHII 25
  • 26. A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. Such speakers may attempt to challenge or transform their audiences. Aid in the process of self improvement Turn a negative speech into a positive one. MBAT_107_CHII 26
  • 27.  These speeches are conducted during business meeting to encourage employees to sell their products.  For students to encourage / motivate/ enhance morale/ self esteem/ confidence MBAT_107_CHII 27
  • 28.  A comparative speech, or comparison- contrast speech, requires a minimum of two topics. Their similarities and differences are their connection for the speech.  Students give the best speeches when they start with a familiar topic and then add research.  When two or more items or ideas are compared. MBAT_107_CHII 28
  • 29.  Provide enough information so that the listener can make an educated decision or more. e.g: Difference between private and government schools MBAT_107_CHII 29
  • 30. A demonstration speech is a form of informative speech where the speaker's primary purpose is to teach the audience how to complete a task (or process), and this is largely accomplished by demonstrating the task (or process) through a series of steps. MBAT_107_CHII 30
  • 31.  Once you have decided on a demonstration speech topic, write an attractive, effective and interactive attention getting introduction.  Tell them what you are going to teach them. Tell them why you choose to demonstrate this topic.  Then tell them why your listeners should know how to do it.  Tell them that they are going to do it themselves in a couple of minutes and that the only thing your audience has to do is follow your instructions. MBAT_107_CHII 31
  • 32.  Thematic means concerned with the subject or theme of something, or with themes and topics in general. According to Michael Halliday, the speakers’ judgements about the listeners’ current mental states are reflected in what is called the thematic structure used. The thematic structure has three main functions:  To convey given information and new information  To subject and predicate  To frame and insert MBAT_107_CHII 32
  • 33. In order that the speaking can be effective in the conversation, speakers have to pay attention to their listeners’ knowledge, state of mind and level of understanding. Speakers can assume that listeners know or do not know what speakers are talking about. MBAT_107_CHII 33
  • 34. Sppecial occasion speech topics checks for most particular roasts and toasts, for motivational speakers on the speakers podium and an easy method to outline this genre. No need to emphasize that you have to be fully aware of your audience. The key to find the right special speech topics is addressing five W’s and one H. Ask what, why, to whom, when, where, and how long. MBAT_107_CHII 34
  • 35.  What is the purpose of the meeting, event, conference or ceremony?  What are the demands and wishes regarding your special occasional speech topics?  Are there special requirements related to the singularity of the event?  What was the first thing that comes into your mind when you were invited?  Are you invited because of your expertise or professional abilities? MBAT_107_CHII 35
  • 36.  What do you know about the character and ambiance?  Why did you accept the honor to be public speaker?  What do you want your public to remember, consider, support or believe in? That’s the special purpose of this public speaking assignment, your specific topic statement.  To conclude: what’s the purpose? MBAT_107_CHII 36
  • 37. Refers to a situation in which a small number of persons meet face to face and through free oral interaction among themselves exchange information or attempt to reach a decision on shared problems. Specify the number of participants that would make the group discussion useful. Group discussion significance is lost when each member doesn’t participate actively. MBAT_107_CHII 37
  • 38. Research indicate that in agroup discussion 5-9 participants can give good results and it can bear fruitful discussion. If number is less than 5, the group suffers from a lack of diversity of opinion, knowlwdge and skill. There is a self imposed discipline on the discussion and greater responsibility on participants for making it useful. MBAT_107_CHII 38
  • 39.  GD is used in addition to written test/ interview for employment.  Representative of the prospective employer sits through the GD and observes the group performance. Judges each individual’s personality traits such as intellectual ability, creativity, problem solving approaches, leadership etc.  An instrument of education to develop and judge the student’s personality traits.  Trains the student to function in the professional world efficiently. MBAT_107_CHII 39
  • 40. Two ways to organise GD 1. Topic is announced beforehand and participants are expected to have their homework before coming to discussion table. 2. The topic is announced after the members have assembled and 5-10 minutes are given to them for collecting their thoughts. MBAT_107_CHII 40
  • 41.  Rule 1: Prepare. Work begins long before you sit for the group discussion. ...  Rule 2: Know the Participants. ...  Rule 3: Take Care of your Posture. ...  Rule 4: Take Charge. ...  Rule 5: Retain Your Balance. ...  Rule 6: Follow the Company Culture. ...  Rule 7: Follow your Domain...... MBAT_107_CHII 41
  • 42. Two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal setting. A meeting is a gathering of two or more people that has been convened for the purpose of achieving a common goal through verbal interaction, such as sharing information or reaching agreement. Meetings may occur face-to-face or virtually, as mediated by communications technology, such as a telephone conference call, a skyped conference call or a videoconference. MBAT_107_CHII 42
  • 43.  Most commonly used form of discussion in a professional organisation.  The person who chairs the meetring acts as the leader of the group and usually has a higher status or enjoys authority over the other members.  Every meeting is result oriented and therefore the discussion is directed towards a specific end. MBAT_107_CHII 43
  • 44. 1. To save time on communication 2. To convey information to a group at one time. 3. To instruct a group. 4. To brief members on plans already made or work already done. 5. To give and get new ideas. 6. To get immediate reactions to new ideas, proposals and plans. 7. To exchange ideas and experiences. MBAT_107_CHII 44
  • 45.  To discuss and slove problems.  To resolve conflicts, confusions and disagreements.  To arrive at widely acceptable decisions or to advise persons in power to take decisions.  To generate enthusiasm and a positive attitude. MBAT_107_CHII 45
  • 46. Convene a meeting when it is essential ti consult others for taking action. Hold a meeting when consultations on telphone would not yield the desired result. Invite only those who are essential to the meeting. Insist on punctuality. Be clear about the objective of the meeting. MBAT_107_CHII 46
  • 47. Prepare an agenda breaking the issue into smallest components. Set time limit for discussion of each item on the agenda. Close the meeting on a pleasant note, indicating the future course of action. MBAT_107_CHII 47
  • 48.  There are six types of meetings:  organizational meetings  regular meetings  special or emergency meetings  work sessions  public hearings  executive sessions MBAT_107_CHII 48
  • 49. A SEMINAR refers to the discussion in a small group in which the result of original research or advanced study is presented through oral or written reports. May also be organised for cross- fertilization of ideas. A seminar is a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution or offered by a commercial or professional organization. MBAT_107_CHII 49
  • 50. The function of seminar is to bring together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is requested to participate. Essentially a place where assigned readings are discussed, questions can be raised and debates can be conducted. an occasion when a teacher or expert and a group of people meet to study and discuss something MBAT_107_CHII 50
  • 51.  Motivational When you attend a seminar, you feel motivated, energized and ready to go back to work applying a new technique you just learned. Seminar speakers generally realize that attendees expect to be entertained and inspired, and they usually try to oblige. To make the most of this new stimulation you achieved, you should apply what you learned soon after returning to the office; otherwise, you would have wasted that function of the seminar. The motivational aspect of seminars is supposed to bring new life to your business by teaching you to apply new tactics you might not have known about before. MBAT_107_CHII 51
  • 52.  Educational Business people can gain valuable knowledge at seminars. You might need to learn to create an effective marketing plan, a better time management system or how to be a better salesperson. Some seminars teach subjects geared to personal growth, such as learning to be more assertive, to better manage stress or to choose the right sort of investments. These types of personal seminars also can prove useful in business MBAT_107_CHII 52
  • 53.  Networking Opportunity Attending seminars provides an excellent way for business people to network. Meeting Professionals International, a global association for meeting and event professionals, stresses in its mission the importance of human connections for success in business. Seminars, especially if you get to them early, allow you plenty of time to network with the other attendees. You can get new business or meet people who could help you in the future MBAT_107_CHII 53
  • 54.  Oral Communication Seminars can be a comfortable, open environment for practicing professional communication techniques. Seminars help you become a better listener, present your arguments and ideas clearly and be open to others' points of view. MBAT_107_CHII 54
  • 55.  Warning The so-called “Seminar Pitch” is one in which you might receive a letter or see an advertisement for a seminar that promises you will earn lots of money after attending. The pitch could be about investing your money or making your company profitable. You can avoid being ripped off by a seminar that is really a scam by not buying or investing in anything there MBAT_107_CHII 55
  • 56. Members are knowledgeable Closely interact with the lead speaker Share knowledge Get the view points of equally informed persons. MBAT_107_CHII 56
  • 57. In a symposium a small group of experts or well informed persons discuss different aspects of a problem for the benefit of an audience. Each speaker is alloted a certain amount of time for his/ her presentation. Speakers follow each other in turn until all have been heard. A discussion is followed in which the audience may participate. MBAT_107_CHII 57
  • 58.  In a panel discussion, instead of a series of speeches on different aspects of a problem, each member speaks on the announced topic which is generally worded as a question.  The number of panelists is small and they are usually the people who have a lot of experience in the problem area selacted for discussion.  It is also termed as a process of cooperative thinking.  May be followed by a series in which questions are put to teh panel members by the listeners. MBAT_107_CHII 58
  • 59. To confer......with persons having similar interests. To pool experiences and opinions. Closed group discussion. The participants have to register for attending a conference. Discussion usually results in a set of suggestions or recommendations on the central theme of the conference. MBAT_107_CHII 59
  • 60. A formal event where researchers present results, workshops, and other activities. a meeting of members of the two branches of a legislature to adjust differences. a usually formal interchange of views. MBAT_107_CHII 60
  • 61.  At a conference, innovative ideas are thrown about and new information is exchanged among experts.  Educational opportunities. No matter how experienced you are at your business, everyone can learn. ...  Networking with peers. Industry conferences provide a great opportunity to network. ...  Encounter new vendors and suppliers. ...  Position yourself as an expert. ... MBAT_107_CHII 62
  • 62. Interview is a conversation whare questions are asked and answers are given. Word interview is derived from “intrevue” meaning ‘ sight between’. The word "interview" refers to a one-on-one conversation with one person acting in the role of the interviewer and the other in the role of the interviewee. Interviews usually involve a transfer of information from interviewee to interviewer, which is usually the primary purpose of the interview, although information transfers can happen in both directions simultaneously. MBAT_107_CHII 63
  • 63. Interviews usually take place face to face and in person, although modern communications technologies such as the Internet have enabled conversations to happen in which parties are separated geographically, such as with videoconferencing software, and telephone interviews can happen without visual contact. Interviews can range from unstructured or free- wheeling and open-ended conversations in which there is no predetermined plan with prearranged questions,to highly structured conversations in which specific questions occur in a specified order. MBAT_107_CHII 64
  • 64.  The traditional two-person interview format, sometimes called a one-on-one interview, permits direct questions and followups, which enables an interviewer to better gauge the accuracy of responses.  It is a flexible arrangement in the sense that subsequent questions can be tailored to clarify earlier answers MBAT_107_CHII 65
  • 66. Employment interview refers to the interview of a candidate for a job in a particular organisation. An employment interview is a physical interface between the interviewer and the interviewee with the objective of assessing the interviewee's potential for a purpose of getting an employment in an organisation. Main purpose is to judge the suitability of the applicant to the job . MBAT_107_CHII 67
  • 67.  It provides opportunity to both the participants for intense interaction and close observation of each other’s personality traits as reflected in verbal communication and body language.  A prospective employer’s main aim is Judge your sense of values, attitude towards work.  He wants to get a feel of your respect for fair play and sense of justice and honesty in the discharge of duties. MBAT_107_CHII 68
  • 68.  Start preparing for your interviews well in time so that you have enough time to review your subject knowledge and increase general awareness. It consists of 2 main rounds: 1. Technical Round:Technical interviews go beyond personal interviews as they test the subject learning of the candidate. 2. HR Round:In the HR Interview, many students face difficulties, simply because they have not thought about their ambitions and about themselves. Before you appear for campus placement interviews, it is advisable to you to introspect and know yourself. MBAT_107_CHII 69
  • 69.  Make a crisp resume: It should contain bold headlines highlighting your key academic achievements and highlights of your extra- curricular activities.  Research on interviewer and organisation: It always helps you to know about the interviewer and the company before appearing for a job interview as it helps in figuring out some of the expected questions that can be asked during the interview. MBAT_107_CHII 70
  • 70.  Ignore common mistakes:Be yourself, make eye-contact with your interviewers and always follow your values. Be truthful, honest and humble but make sure your humanity should not be mistaken as quietness.  Right body language, proper dress: You are going to be tested not only for what you know about your area of expertise but also on how you present yourself at the interview. MBAT_107_CHII 71
  • 71.  Show interest and mutual commitment: During the interview, show your interest in the job that you are going to be assigned if you get selected.  Have grip on domain but don’t be stubborn: Basics and concepts of your subjects should be very clear in your mind.  Be prepared for ‘Beginning’ and ‘End’: Beginning of an interview makes your first impression on the interviewers and they almost decide whether or not you are fit for the job. End of the interview draws your last impression, immediately after which evaluation is done. MBAT_107_CHII 72
  • 72.  Handle stress level: An optimum level of stress is needed and is natural with all of us. Once you come to know about it, you will be able to beat it. Do not bother about it. Just take a long breathe and nervousness will go away.  What’s your weakness?: Show those weaknesses which seem good to be harvested. Choose a weakness you want to talk about.  Ask about organization’s growth: It’s a mutual commitment and an understanding of give-and-take formula between you and the organization. MBAT_107_CHII 73
  • 73. disciplinary committee: A committee charged with examining alleged breaches of discipline within an organisation, profession, educational system, etc and adjudicating them. To inform an employee of missteps, poor performance or workplace behaviour that violates company policy. The meetings hould be effectively handled so that the outcome is positive change in job perofrmance. MBAT_107_CHII 74
  • 74.  Obtain the employee’s personal file materials. Review the file documents for a better understanding of the past pereformance and workplace bahaviour.  Determine whether the employee has demonstrated similar behaviour in the past who adressed the previous issues and how they were resolved.  Schedule a time to meet with the employee and her supervisor.Give them an ample time to prepare for disciplinary interview. MBAT_107_CHII 75
  • 75.  Assemble the file materials, disciplinary records and documentation.  Begin the meeting with an explanation about its purpose and the expected outcome.Review the employee’s performance during the evaluation period.  Provide the employee with copies of documents concerning the current performance.  Explore reasons why there may be differences between the supervisor’s perspective and the employee’s point of view. MBAT_107_CHII 76
  • 76.  Discuss whether the performance problem or behavioural issue is resolvable.Ask the employee about suggestion for improvement.  Provide the employee with a copy of disciplinary action.  Schedule a follow up meeting with the supervisor and employee to discuss improvements and progress. MBAT_107_CHII 77
  • 77.  Exit interview is a survey that is conducted with an employee when he or she leaves the company.  The information from each survey is used to provide feedback on why employees are leaving, what they liked about their employment and what areas of the company need improvement.  An exit interview is a wrap-up meeting between management representatives and someone who is leaving an organization, either voluntarily or through termination. MBAT_107_CHII 78
  • 78.  Exit interviews are common in business, education and government environments.  The purpose of the interview is to gather useful feedback that can help guide future practices and improve recruiting and retention.  The interview may be conducted in person, over the phone, through chat or email, or in an online survey.  In a corporate environment, exit interviews are usually conducted by human resources HR personnel. MBAT_107_CHII 79
  • 79.  The exit interview is also an opportunity to provide the employee with information about any benefits and pay yet to be disbursed and any agreements in force between the business and the employee.  The purpose of this exit interview is to gain feedback from employees in order to improve aspects of the organization, better retain employees, and reduce turnover. MBAT_107_CHII 80
  • 80.  The reason that companies have exit interviews is to gain valuable information which can prove to be useful in all aspects of the work environment, day to day concerns, processes, issues around management style, workplace ethics and employee morale.  An exit interview will give the company the opportunity to get the opinions of those leaving the company in terms of how they perceive the company, and most importantly, why they would want to leave the company.  To open up and be honest when asked to provide constructive criticism in terms of how they perceive the company, the way its run, its culture, its management style, the opportunities offered for career growth etc. MBAT_107_CHII 81
  • 81.  the study of the way in which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non-verbal communication.  body movements and gestures regarded as a form of non-verbal communication.  Study of body’s physical movements  “an intelligent way of communication” MBAT_107_CHII 82
  • 82.  Personal Appearance  Posture  Eye contact  Proxemics  Chronemics  Paralinguistics MBAT_107_CHII 83
  • 83.  Includes clothes, hair, jewellery,....how we perceive  How we want to be seen  Most people indicate that they are not influenced by another’s physical appearance, but apparently they are.  Expect your appearance to be a part of communication. MBAT_107_CHII 84
  • 85.  Body shape and posture affect how we think about ourselves, how we relate to others and how others relate to us even though body shape is mostly hereditary and largely incontrollable.  When we encounter an unfamiliar situation, we become more aware of our body shape and posture- interview or a formal speech. MBAT_107_CHII 86
  • 86.  Study of how we communicate with the space around us.  Involves how we arrange personal space and what we arrange in it.  The study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations. MBAT_107_CHII 87
  • 87.  Ways that we use our time communicate information about ourselves and our feelings.  Interest and affection  Power and status  Activities  Can indicate other messages.....call at 2am MBAT_107_CHII 88
  • 88.  Vocal cues that help you to give urgency to your voice.  That part of yourself that adds human touch to your words.  Volume: Loudness/ softness of voice  Pitch: No. Of vibrations per second of your voice. MBAT_107_CHII 89
  • 89. Considered as windows of the soul. Look into the eyes of a speaker to find out the truthfullness of his speech, intelligence, attitude and feelings. Direct and powerful form of non verbal communication. MBAT_107_CHII 90