Provide A 150-Word Graduate-Level Response To Each Of The

Provide At A 150 Word Graduate Level Response To Each Of The Followin

Provide at a 150 word graduate level response to each of the following questions. 1. You have been excelling in your position and gaining a good deal of attention from your managers and coworkers. While your managers are praising your work, your coworkers are making fun of you and calling you a brownnoser. Because you do not like being made fun of, you start to reduce your efforts. What role has communication played in the changes to your behavior? 2. You have recently been promoted to district manager of a large scale restaurant chain which specializes in affordable meals in a pleasant environment. In accordance with management objectives, you are responsible for increasing sales of appetizers by 20 percent by the next quarter for the 15 locations in your area. Keeping channel richness in mind, how will you make contact with the restaurant employees to facilitate the sales increase?

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Response to Question 1: The Role of Communication in Behavioral Change

Effective communication significantly influences behavioral responses within organizational environments. In this scenario, the initial praise from managers reinforced the employee's motivation, exemplifying positive feedback's role in fostering engagement. Conversely, peer ridicule introduced social pressure and negative feedback, which altered the employee's perception of their standing among colleagues. The communication from coworkers, whether verbal or non-verbal, conveyed social cues that the employee perceived as demeaning, leading to diminished self-efficacy and reduced effort. This demonstrates that communication is not solely about information transmission but also about social validation and perceived legitimacy. When negative peer communication overshadowed managerial praise, it impacted the employee's motivation, illustrating how social interactions and communication influence behavioral adjustments. The reduction in effort reflects an adaptive response aimed at restoring social acceptance and avoiding further ridicule, emphasizing the powerful role of interpersonal communication in shaping employee behavior.

Response to Question 2: Strategies for Facilitating Sales Increase through Communication

To achieve a 20% increase in appetizer sales across 15 restaurant locations, employing rich communication channels is essential. Implementing face-to-face meetings, such as staff training sessions and motivational briefings, allows for immediate interaction, clarifying sales strategies and addressing employee concerns directly. Additionally, utilizing video conferencing tools can facilitate remote yet personal communication, ensuring consistent messaging across locations. Digital communication platforms like email and internal messaging systems serve as channels for sharing promotional materials, sales targets, and success stories, fostering a sense of community and shared goals among staff. Recognizing individual contributions and providing ongoing feedback through these channels can motivate employees and reinforce desired behaviors. Combining high-channel richness methods, explicitly tailored to local contexts, enhances clarity, engagement, and efficacy in motivating restaurant staff to meet sales objectives effectively.

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