Informational Systems has had a poor quarterly performance. You are meeting with the VP of Finance who is charged with communicating the results to employees. She explains to you her challenge to put together a communication that is honest about the numbers, but doesn’t crush company morale.
Discussion Prompt
With what you know about communication barriers, how could you be more effective in your personal communications? Is there a difference in communicating good news versus bad news?
Grading
Share your opinions below and respond to two of your classmates’ thoughts.
| Criteria | Not Evident | Developing | Exemplary | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit your initial response | 0 pts No post made |
2 pts Post is either late or off-topic |
5 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt |
5 pts |
| Respond to at least two peers’ presentations | 0 pts No response to peers |
2 pts Responded to only one peer |
5 pts Responded to two peers |
5 pts |
| Total: | 10 pts |
