Write a memo to your manager asking for tuition reimbursemen

Write a memo to your manager asking for tuition reimbursement to enroll in this or another course. Assume that you work for a large organization that does not have a regular procedure for such a request and thus requires approval beyond your department. Therefore, you will need adequate background information and detail for someone who may not be familiar with your job duties or this type of request. Use the course, text descriptions, and the syllabus to prepare your memo. This memo will be most successful if you help your audience see the value of this course. You may wish to attach supporting material (such as the course syllabus).

THIS IS FOR MKT 309!!!! SYLLABUS IS ATTACHED

UNCG, Bryan School of Business and Economics

Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, & Tourism

MKT309 - Business Communications

Foddrell, Spring 2018

This syllabus and course schedule is subject to change.

Business and professional communication: job search skills; collaboration; communication technology; verbal and non-verbal strategies. Emphasis on effective persuasion, interpersonal, intercultural, and organizational strategies through business styles, formats and presentations.

Course Instructor:

Ms.

E-mail:

Office Hours:

Office Location:

Meeting Options: Face-to-face or WebEx

Additional Support: The UNCG Writing Center, The UNCG Speaking Center

Credits: 3 hours

Prerequisites: Junior standing and admission to approved program.

The Bryan School of Business and Economics Mission Statement:

In the Bryan School of Business and Economics, we create and disseminate knowledge about the theory and practice of business. In addition to our courses and research, we accomplish this through hands-on projects, global experiences, and outreach to the community. Our work produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers who have a global perspective, an innovative mindset, a broad understanding of sustainability, and a commitment to improve the organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.

Common to all business students, you will:

Implement the various steps of the critical thinking process, supported by the appropriate use of analytical and quantitative techniques, to formulate recommendations for subsequent decision-making.

Apply appropriate ethical standards when making recommendations for business decision making.

Evaluate business decisions in the context of sustainability goals, balancing environmental, social, and economic needs, conditions, and potential decision impacts.

Formulate appropriate strategies, in the context of global issues and forces, to improve business performance in the world economy.

Explain the roles of innovation and innovation management in achieving successful business strategies, decisions, and performance.

Plan, schedule, contribute to, and lead projects.

MKT309 Course Overview & Philosophy

In this Writing Intensive & Speaking Intensive course class, we will practice our writing, speaking and relating skills. The study information is presented to you in multimedia mediums and is sequenced into a performance-based course. You will be engaging with the course content material and then producing high quality products. Since knowledge and skills improve through practice, you are graded on your performance activities. More specifically, you are graded on what you say (content) and how you say it (delivery).

Course Student Outcomes:Upon successful completion of Business Communications, students will meet the Student Learning Goals of the Collaboration, Communication and Knowledge-Integration goal. More specifically, you will also meet various learning components of the critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and strategy formulation, with audience considerations relative to global and multicultural facets. Specific course objectives are noted below:

Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace.

Identify communication strategies to business situations.

Create responses to communication needs.

Conduct business research for evidence-based writings and presentations.

Use accurate documentation of sources.

Write concise and organized documents using the appropriate format.

Use the three-step writing process.

Write reports based on the evaluation of data.

Develop and demonstrate effective oral presentations with verbal and nonverbal proficiencies.

This course is classified as Writing Intensive (WI). As noted on the website, The General Education Learning Outcome for a WI course is “Students will be able to write in genres appropriate to the discipline(s) of the primary subject. As such, this course will promote your ability to write clearly, coherently and effectively as well as adapt mediums of communication specific to the needs of your audience. In line with these outcomes, the following are essential components of this WI course:

You will have topical study of how to improve your writing.

You have an ungraded assignment in the course. In this experience, you are expected to apply the feedback for the final (improved) version. You will receive a content grade for the assignment. So, therefore, participation is required.

You will receive instructor feedback. With each assignment, feedback is provided to you to improve your skills and, I expect to see this feedback applied to all final versions.

You are invited to see the guidance of The Writing Center; they work virtually as well as face-to-face. The Writing Center link is posted on the course homepage.

This course is classified as Speaking Intensive (SI) - As noted on the website, The General Education Learning Outcome for a SI course is Students will be able to speak in genres appropriate to the discipline(s) of the primary subject. As such, this class aims to further develop your ability to speak clearly, coherently and effectively as well as adapt modes of communication specific to the needs of your audience. In line with these goals, the following are necessary aspects of this SI course:

You will have topical study of business speaking content to verbal and nonverbal aspects.

You have a preparation assignment that will be graded as content grade ( will be explained in the assignment instructions) However, you will receive a grade that is determined by your participation in the assignment. You will receive feedback to apply to the speaking assignment.

You have an ungraded assignment. In this experience, you are expected to apply the learning the final (improved) version. Participation in ungraded assignments is required.

You will receive instructor feedback. With each assignment, feedback (instructor and peer) is provided to you to improve your skills and, I expect to see this feedback applied to all final versions.

If you have a relevant or physical, linguistic or psychological disability related to the assessment of this competence (such as a speech impediment), please seek the Disabilities office for appropriate documentation and submit it within the first two to three weeks of the course.

You are invited to seek the assistance of The Speaking Center; they work virtually and face-to-face. The Speaking Center link is posted in the course homepage as well.

Course Requirements:

Course text: Writing That Works by Oliu, Brusaw, and Alred, 12^th edition
Use your UNCG email account.

You are expected to adhere to include the UNCG Honor Code on every assignment which can be found online at http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/.HYPERLINK \"http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/.%A0\" As your professor, I will hold you to your integrity. Include the Honor Code with your signed signature on every assignment before submitting for grading. If this instruction is not followed, there will be points deducted from the final grade.

Please review the faculty/student guidelines at

https://bryan.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf. Without the Honor Code on every assignment, there will be a grade penalty.

Course Policies & Procedures:

Assignments open and close on a schedule. You are expected to adhere to the schedule.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: To establish reasonable accommodations, students with disabilities are to contact the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (334-5440) in the first week of school.

Religious Observances: See your instructor if any class assignments conflict with your religious practices.

Do not email any assignments to me; unless, you ask special permission and I agree to that delivery.

Email me with professionalism. Specifically meaning, you are to write a clearly formulated paragraph, including properly constructed content including but not limited to, proper capitalization, etc. If you don’t, I may ask you to re-do your email before I answer your question. Most importantly, I welcome the opportunity to communicate regarding the course, however, all inappropriate and emotionally charged e-mail and tone, is not accepted or tolerated in this course. Focus on integrity and respect when communicating with the instructor.

Do NOT ask for grade reconsideration at the end of course. No begs.

No make-up work will be offered to replace any “0/F”.

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Teaching Methods and Assignments:

Most content is delivered via the course website. Most administrative information will be delivered via Blackboard. Use the text and reading assignments for supportive reading and reference. Direct communication with me is via email.

Deliverables

Percentage of Final Grade

Regular Class Assignments

50%

Speeches (Two for the semester)

25%

Summative Business Report Compilation

15%

Reflections

10%

Total

100%

Regular Class Assignments: These are assignments that will either be exercises in the book, other assignments outside of the text etc. You will find all weekly assignments posted in the weekly modules. Any changes I make to the assignments or concerning the class in any way, will be communicated in the course announcements or updated in the weekly module. If there is a PowerPoint slide show reflecting a chapter from the text, it is the student’s responsibility to also read the accompanied chapter that coincides with the PowerPoint slideshow. Focus on academic integrity. In addition, make sure that your grammar and punctuation is clear. If you need to visit the Writing Center please do so. Poorly submitted writing assignments will receive a grade penalty. There will be clear instructions from me as to how each of these assignments should be completed. You must follow the instructions of the teacher for all assignments. Regardless of the reason, there will not be any extensions on these assignments. Do your work in a timely fashion. Life happens, so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to complete the assignment and if unfortunately a life event occurs that hinders you from completing the assignment on time, do not contact me via e-mail for an extension, because there will not be one given.

Research Report & Information Literacy: Your Summative Business Report will have an international business focus. With that conveyed, Steve Cramer the librarian, will be available to help you upon your request with your research needs. You are to research a country’s (not the USA) cultural communication and business communication and complete assignments as instructed. You cannot choose a country where you have lived or visited. If possible, interview a person who has lived in that country. Be prepared to submit your report through Safe Assign (a plagiarism check.) There will be clear instructions explaining how to complete the assignments. You must follow the instructions of the teacher on all assignments. Regardless of the reason, other than an emergency that I decide is an emergency, there will not be any extensions on these assignments. Do your work in a timely fashion. Life happens, so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to complete the assignment and if unfortunately a life event occurs that hinders you from completing the assignment on time, do not contact me via e-mail for an extension, because there will not be one given.

Writing Assignments/Reflections: You are to write memos to regarding various assignments. Focus on memorandum formats found in chapter 2 in the text. In addition, make sure that your grammar and punctuation is clear. If you need to visit the Writing Center please do so. You must follow the instructions of the teacher when completing all work or there will be a grade penalty. Regardless of the reason, other than an emergency that I decide is an emergency, there will not be any extensions on these assignments. Do your work in a timely fashion. Life happens, so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to complete the assignment and if unfortunately a life event occurs that hinders you from completing the assignment on time, do not contact me via e-mail for an extension, because there will not be one given. IF an essay is due, the format will be completed in APA citation style .

Please Note: The Summative Business Report will be due at the end of the semester. It is a research based report, so clear and concise research and documentation must clearly be shown in the report or major deduction points will follow.

Speeches: Effective oral communication is essential to business success. In this course you will experience extemporaneous speeches which will be presented in speech presentation video submitted online in Canvas. Follow any associated PowerPoints submitted in the weekly modules and in the chapter readings in the text. They will aid you in presenting a great presentation. You must follow the directions of the instructor for all assignments or a grade penalty will be awarded. Proper submission of the speech presentation videos are crucial to the speech grade. Therefore, without the speech presentation submission (the video) the speech grade regardless of the reason, will result in a “0”/F. So, it is imperative that students who are not familiar with various online submission methods, learn how to properly submit presentation videos by utilizing 6-Tech for assistance. Regardless of the reason other than an emergency that I determine is an emergency, there will not be any extensions on these assignments. Do your work in a timely fashion. Life happens, so do not wait until the deadline to attempt to complete the assignment and if unfortunately a life event occurs that hinders you from completing the assignment on time, do not contact me via e-mail for an extension, because there will not be one given.

For your extemporaneous speeches, choose two of the following:

A Business Communication current event

Cultural experience – international experience, including birth country, study abroad, extended travel

Business article or blog post (both require instructor\'s approval before submitting)

A ‘real’ business email demonstrating good/not-so-good writing (anonymous or with written permission)

Show & Tell: a ‘real’ business proposal, business plan, sales report, annual report, RFP, etc.

Please Note: You will only select a speech one time. So, you will be responsible for two speech presentations and therefore, there will be two separate topics for the speeches.

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To be Successful in the course:

Follow directions.

Check Canvas as instructed. Do the assignments, graded and participation too.

Value integrity. Value honesty.

Use your resources.

Seek help when you need it.

I encourage you to visit the Writing and Speaking Center for assistance.

Writing Tips

Remember too, it is your decision what information you apply and what information you don’t apply; however, one hint to help decide which information to apply is to look for what is said to you in multiple ways.

All writing assignments should follow three areas: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. The same applies in emails to me.

Don’t ask for re-do work as the course already has formative and summative rounds.

Speaking Tips

If you are feeling intensive anxiety, I encourage you to communicate/make an appointment with the Speaking Center. I will also provide a PowerPoint presentation that supports public speaking tips as well. If necessary, you may make request to make an appointment with me where you will be encouraged to make an appointment with the Speaking Center as well as follow instructions in the posted PowerPoints and follow any additional supporting tips.

Grading Matrix

Your grades are held in the Canvas Gradebook.

A – Exceeds Expectations

B – Achieves Expectations

C – Working Toward Expectations

D - Below

F – Below

100 - 97

89 - 87

79 - 77

69 - 67

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96 - 94

86 - 84

76 - 74

66 - 64

93 - 90

83 - 80

73 - 70

63 - 60

Overview Grading Rubric

Specific assignment rubrics are posted in Blackboard.

D/F

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Working Toward Expectations

Below Expectations

Expands assignment into excellence, adds creativity.

Complete all that is required with high quality

Complete the work with a few areas for improvement

Did not meet the assignment requirements

+ (plus)

Null

(minus)

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

(a few un-impactful errors)

Working Toward Expectations

A few impactful errors

Academic to Business Writing Rubric

Academic Score Business Equivalent

Excellent Grade “A”

Your supervisor gladly sends your message with no edits. Well done in content and style

Good Grade “B”

Your supervisor asks for a meeting with you to review the minor edits. He/she sees that the content decisions are solid, and you just need a little writing coaching.

Average Grade “C”

Your supervisor returns the message to you. He/she offers a multitude of edits in content and style issues, and takes notice of your weak writing skills. You are asked to re-work it.

Poor Grade “D”

Your supervisor returns the message and says nothing to you. The work is a full miss in content and style.

Failure Grade “F”

Your supervisor is considering firing you for your inability to communicate.

Deliverables	Percentage of Final Grade
Regular Class Assignments	50%
Speeches (Two for the semester)	25%
Summative Business Report Compilation	15%
Reflections	10%
Total	100%

TO : Tyra Jonathan, Chief People Officer

THROUGH: Mark Lougus, Head, Business Communication

FROM: Alan John, Executive, Business Communication

DATE: January 21, 2018

SUBJECT: Tution Reimbursement for enrolling into Business Communication course at Bryan School of Business & Economics.

I am working in the Business Communication group of the Corporate Affairs Department. My duty involves preparing the business highlights for our group and releasing it in the Media. This requires lot of cross-functional interaction not only within the organization but also outside the organization. Looking to the nature of responsibilities which I am handling and my interest towards delivering my best to the organization, I want to add value to my skill set by enrolling into the Business Communication course at Bryan School of Business & Economics.

This course is one of the best available courses for Marketing & communication provided by one of the best B-Schools. The Bryan School of Business & Economics is known for creating & disseminating about the theory & practice of business. The Business Communication course of this school is writing intensive & speaking intensive course. The main outcomes of this course are:

1. Understanding communication strategies to business situations.

2. Understanding the Responsive communication to the public queries

3. Use of accurate documentation of sources.

4. Ability to write clearly, coherently & effectively as per the audience needs.

5. Ability to speak clearly, coherently & effectively as per the audience needs.

6. Understanding business speaking contents to verbal & non-verbal aspects.

This course will strengthen my communication skill to deliver me what exactly I require to do as per the internal & external reactions. This will add a new set of value to my knowledge skill which will ultimately enhance the way of working and further to the organization to increase the stakeholde\'s value.

Hence, I am requesting to reimburse the tution fee for this particular course which is essential for our value system.

Attachments: 1. Syllabus of the course

2. Tution Fee of the course

3. Feedback of the course by the various other company\'s executives