Discussion_Questions.docx (2) MGT-420 Week 5: Interpersonal Dynamics & Processes Discussion Questions 1.What role does effective interpersonal communication play within organizations? Professor Hardy and class, I
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Discussion_Questions.docx (2) MGT-420 Week 5: Interpersonal Dynamics & Processes Discussion Questions 1.What role does effective interpersonal communication play within organizations? Professor Hardy and class, Interpersonal communication allows for information to be passed across organizations for the purpose of aligning team efforts and giving instruction to various disparate groups within the organization. Formal channels infer communication via the established chain of command of the organization and generally flows downward according to the hierarchal structure (Uhl-Bien, Schermerhorn, &Osborn, 2014). Informal communication eschews the hierarchy and instead follows preestablished personal networks between colleagues (Uhl-Bien, Schermerhorn, &Osborn, 2014). Information is also laterally communicated across the organization when different entities or departments share information and work to accomplish cooperative goals (Uhl-Bien, Schermerhorn, &Osborn, 2014). Establishing excellent and rich communication between all colleagues is incredibly important to an organization, as it facilitates the flow of information necessary to achieve a high level of performance. Thank you, Alex Hutchison Uhl-Bien, M., Schermerhorn, J. R., Jr., & Osborn, R. N. (2014). Organizational Behavior (13th ed.). 2.Using a practical example, what are the benefits and potential problems associated with conflict? What are examples of strategies that can be applied for resolving conflict? Professor Hardy and class, Confl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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