Using the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources, research requirements of and methods of creating communications policy documents.
Create a communications policy document that covers the following:
- Identify the audience
- Describe the media (including social media) to be used
- List and explain the appropriate approvals required
- Explain the tools and tactics to be used
In developing your plan, you should utilize at least five peer-reviewed articles in addition to the readings from the textbook and online resources.
Module Readings and Online Resources:
Complete the following readings early in the module:
- Read the online lectures for Module
- From the textbook, Leadership Communication, read the following chapters:
- Chapter 13 – Leadership through Strategic Internal Communication
- Chapter 14 – Leadership through Effective External Relations
Note: On the Online Library homepage, click on the Find Articles button. On the Find Articles & More page, find the link to the database Business Source Complete in the alphabetical list. In Business Source Complete, search by the article title to locate the full text of the article.
- From the Argosy University online library resources, read:
- Bisel, R. S., & Messersmith, A. S. (2012). Organizational and supervisory apology effectiveness: Apology giving in work settings. Business Communication Quarterly, 75(4), 425–448.
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- Bisel, R. S., & Messersmith, A. S. (2012). Organizational and supervisory apology effectiveness: Apology giving in work settings. Business Communication Quarterly, 75(4), 425–448.
Write a 6–7-page paper in Word format. Plagiarism Free. Turned-in on time, Running-Heads included, Pages Numbered, Paragraphs indented, Cover page included, Reference Page Included, main heading/Titles included, keep in mind there should not be any one, two, or three sentence paragraphs.
Please work on your APA formatting of citations. I have provided the APA resource cite for you. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/,
Apply APA standards to citation of sources, Please work on using literature within the span of the last 5 years. Please follow all assignment details and qualifications. Please follow grading Criteria and Points details and qualifications. Please Follow In developing your plan, you should utilize at least five peer-reviewed articles in addition to the readings from the textbook and online resources.
By Tuesday April 3, 2018, submit your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment Grading Criteria & Maximum Points:
Developed a comprehensive communications policy that covers all the different types of communications messages (e.g., organizational or strategic changes, procedural changes, information important to organizational subgroups, confidential information, unwelcome information, etc.). 40pts.
Described in detail the media (including social media) that should be used. 40pts.
Explained the appropriate approvals that would be required. 40pts.
Explained the tools and tactics to be used in the communications. 40pts.
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 40pts.
Total: 200pts.