Aspects

James Geren

COM 425: Communication in Organizations

Aspects of Organizations

Marice Jackson

12/14/2009

There are a number of different aspects to consider when explaining the workings of any size organization. The sheer size of the different factors that need to be evaluated are overwhelming and difficult to understand. I will try to touch on three in-depth issues that in my opinion are key elements that build strong foundations in organizations. The first will focus on building positive relationships with support from explaining trust, honesty, acceptance, fairness, and the ability for management to be helpful. The second will focus on the aspect of managing conflict which may be the most important factor in building and understanding a successful business. I will support this by explaining employee relations, sexual harassment, management decisions, communication, and the ability to relay organizational awareness. In conclusion, I will discuss the intricacies of conducting effective meetings and the importance of this step. It will involve explaining preparation, material, authenticity, relatable material, and situational awareness. Hopefully, at the end of this piece I will have given you some insight of how I think an organization should function and what the most important factors are for achieving this.

Building positive relationships are a necessity in every organization if the goals that have been set forth want to be met or exceeded. There are numerous ways to attain this with the individuals in the organization but it has to be done carefully and by the standards set forth by corporate. The first and most important tactic for management to attain this would be establishing trust with the employees and getting to know them on a personal level. This will make things run so much smoother on a daily basis and will keep petty changes in the work process becoming a serious problem. Trust is a must among fellow employees and between...