Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork
Interpersonal
Communication
and Teamwork
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Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 2
Why is listening with
your ears and eyes
important to successful
communication?
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 3
Listening with your
Ears is an every day
occurrence
Eyes refers to watching
for non-verbal cues
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 4
Explain the following:
Answer the phone with a
smile in your voice.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 5
This statement means
Smiling as you pick up
receiver
Using courteous voice
Answering before second
ring
Stopping all conversations
with co-workers
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 6
Why are office
politics referred to
as a gray area of
communication?
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 7
Gray areas of
communication refer to
different interpretations
of written and unwritten
office rules by
employees and their
supervisors.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 8
Written company rules
seldom address
competitive strategies
required for employee
advancement.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 9
Company rules are
often bent or broken
depending upon
employee status within
the organization.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 10
Define office politics.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 11
Office politics are
attempts to
Protect self-interests
Meet personal needs
Advance personal goals
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 12
Relate the importance
of relationship repair.
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Pride or indifference
to the situation can
prevent relationship
repair.
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Willingness to apologize
Acceptance of partial
responsibility
Forgiving of injustice
Verbal and nonverbal actions
to communicate a renewed
relationship
Relationship repair
requires
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 15
Compare the terms
criticism and
constructive criticism.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 16
Criticism is
Complaints interpreted as
personal attacks
Vague comments causing
receiver to feel anxiety
and self-doubt
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 17
Constructive criticism
Finds fault with actions,
not persons
Explains situation clearly
Shows receiver benefit
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 18
What actions must a
facilitator take to
end conflict?
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 19
Conflict facilitator
Meets privately with all
individuals
Has group meeting to
clarify and refocus
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 20
Distinguish between
benefits and
drawbacks of
teamwork.
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 21
Benefits of teamwork
include
Broader perspective of
company
Increased sense of
camaraderie
Familiarity with different
management styles
Chapter 13 Krizan Business Communication 2005 22
Drawbacks of
teamwork include
Loss of control
Pressure to conform
Uneven distribution of
labor