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 Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 6:15 am
Business Communication - This is a brand new subject so it has the potential to be great, really hands on with an involved lecturer (and I think quite practical, since it might offer good opportunities for public speaking, etc) or really terrible because of lack of direction and the subject matter is potentially pretty vague...
The ability to communicate effectively in the workplace is crucial to graduates and managers alike. This subject covers the fundamentals of good business communication and uses management theories to explore the latest trends in workplace communication. Some of the topics covered may include interpersonal communication negotiation, conflict resolution, persuasive presentations, cyber communication and social media and employee communication.
Strategic Management - This subject has previously run with a case study competition, similar to the one I did last semester but on a slightly smaller scale. Although I bitched and complained, it WAS pretty rewarding in the end. BUT it has a new lecturer this semester so the case study might not be running...
This subject introduces the main elements of corporate and business strategy that enable firms to achieve and maintain competitive advantage in a dynamic business environment. The two key questions are 'what business(es) should the firm be in?' and 'how should it compete?'. Beginning with vision and values, the subject examines resources, capabilities and competencies and how firms can best mobilise these to position themselves in competitive rivalry. The key issue of corporate strategy is to identify the core business(es) in terms of sustainable tacit knowledge. Business strategy involves decisions as to how to compete with rivals in that industry through leveraging cost and differentiation strategies.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:14 am
Given that you've already done something similar to the Strategic program, you should do the Communication one. Also, I've had courses in conflict resolution. It's good stuff to know.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:53 am
My preference would be the first class, but that's because it seems like it would have the most application for someone who is not in business. sweatdrop
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:03 pm
I ditto the previous sentiments. Gotta learn to talk before you learn to...manage strategies. Yep.
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Daft_Punk_King909 rolled 20 100-sided dice:
86, 74, 71, 15, 79, 2, 89, 12, 69, 15, 30, 1, 65, 71, 55, 55, 22, 36, 84, 61
Total: 992 (20-2000)
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:05 pm
has no clue, so staying out of this... *hides away and rolls a dice, i think it will be 1,425*
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:41 pm
it never hurts to brush up those old communications skills.
3nodding
am i getting through to you? *solicits feedback*
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 6:14 pm
Well there you go!
Business Communication is the one I'm already enrolled in, so that's easy. 3nodding
Except that it clashes for one hour with a subject I'm repeating from last year. >.>
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:21 pm
here is a communication quote i like:
"i know you think you understand what I said. But I don't think you understand that what you thought you heard me say is not what I meant."
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