The document outlines an assignment that requires students to select five communication methods from chapter 8 and apply them to four specific workplace scenarios. Students must write a three to four-page paper in APA format addressing these scenarios, which include employee tardiness, company events, client competition, and equipment procurement. The assignment emphasizes effective communication strategies and proper formatting in the final submission.

1. Assignment 4: Communication Methods
Choose five (5) different communication methods listed in
Chapter 8. Draft a form of communication for each of the four
(4) scenarios listed below based on one or more of the different
communication methods listed in Chapter 8. Some
communication method listed in chapter 8 are:
Effective communication between and among employees and
managers requires constant vigil, and can be accomplished in
different formats and through various channels.
Internal communication can be verbal or written.
Verbal messaging, such as face-to-face interaction (in real time
and place), or organized formal or informal meetings from small
departmental groups to large conferences are examples of
internal communication
Teleconferencing adds to the verbal messaging mix. Special
events encourage employee involvement and help boost morale.
Written messages include memos, both traditional forms and the
modern hybrid formats widely used today, inter- and
intradepartmental email, blogs, company newsletters and
handbooks containing policy, procedures and codes of conduct
and dress
Employee morale relates to feelings of importance and job
satisfaction, and depends on communicating frequently and
honestly with your workers
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper that addresses the
following scenarios:
One of your employees is constantly late, leaving food and
drinks at the work station, and you are forced to address the

2. situation.
You need to let all employees know about a company special
event.
You hear from a friend that a client is about to sign a contract
with one of your present competitors.
You have three bids on a piece of equipment and you need to
get a management decision on purchasing.
The format of the paper is to be as follows:
Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-
inch margins on all sides, APA format, a Microsoft Word
document.
Use headers for each of the subjects being covered, followed by
your response.
In addition to the three to four (3–4) pages required, a title page
is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the
assignment, your name, the instructor’s name, the course title,
and the date.
Note: You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the
logic/organization of the report, your language skills, and your
writing skills.