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Question 1-

Communication is much more than simply talking. It involves ensuring that our messages are being delivered the way we intended, that the recipient's reaction is what we anticipate, and the message is delivered in a considerate and appropriate manner.

It also involves actively listening. Communication in today's environment also includes electronic communication and social networking.

Using your textbook and at least one additional scholarly source, provide examples of effective or ineffective patterns from your own experience.

Support your initial post and response posts with scholarly sources cited in APA style.

Question 2-

Requiring employees to perform or execute their responsibilities is a typical component to an organization's system.

Telling employees to perform may often leave them feeling like they are being controlled. However, when employees feel motivated, the process transitions from being told to perform to wanting to perform. As such, employees' performance is greatly enhanced when they are motivated to do so.

For this discussion, describe a situation you have experienced where motivation has positively influenced an employee's performance.

If you do not have any workplace experience, consider a situation that you have experienced in school when you felt motivated to improve your performance.

In either case, what techniques were used to instill motivation?

Support your initial post and response posts with scholarly sources cited in APA style.