WEEK 06 LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1.Write an essay on types of Communication Network.

Ans: A “communication network” represents a pattern of information flow among group members. The
importance of communication networks lies in their potential influences on effectiveness, task efficiency,
group leadership, member satisfaction, and other variables that affect organizational effectiveness.

In the literature on communication networks, five different types of networks have been defined. Even
though, there can be many people in each network as desired, let us assume, for the sake of simplicity,
that there are five members in the group.

Three of the five networks shown here reflect the centralized process in which information must flow
through a central or a pivotal person. In contrast, in a decentralized network, each member has an equal
opportunity to participate in the communication process.

The centralized networks are known as the “chain”, the “wheel” and the “Y” types. These networks are
shown below in which each circle represents a member of the group and an X within a circle represents the
pivotal person.

The “Chain” is a typical network formation in a classical type of organization where the information flows
only up or down in a hierarchical chain of command. No horizontal communication is provided.

The figure shown can be considered as five levels in the organizational hierarchy, from the president down
to plant supervisor and X in the circle marks the position of the general manager.
A “Wheel” network, also known as a “star” network represents a supervisor in the center with four
subordinates. The subordinates do not communicate with each other. All communication is channeled
through the supervisor.
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The “Y” shape network is a four-level hierarchy, where two subordinates through the hierarchical chain
report to the manager X who has two levels above him to whom he reports.

The two communication networks that are decentralized are the “circle” and the “all-channel” network.
These are shown as follows:

In a “circle” network, members of the group interact with adjoining members and no more. The group may
have a formal leader or the supervisor, but the interaction is primarily lateral among members. Finally, in
the “all channel” or “completely connected” network, each of the members can communicate freely with
the other four.

Typically, there is no leader, and the communication can be initiated by anyone, even though one member,
either formally or informally, can become the dominant member, but without any dominating privileges.

Each one of these networks has some significant effect on the task performance. When the group task is
relatively simple and routine, centralized networks tend to perform with greatest efficiency. The dominant
leader facilitates performance by coordinating the flow of information.

However, when the tasks are complex requiring sharing of information and coordinated efforts by groups,
then decentralized networks are more advantageous. In general, members of decentralized networks
report greater satisfaction than members of centralized networks.

The formal communication networks play a significant role in several aspects of organizational operations
and an understanding is necessary as to which type of network is most 

2.What are different types of Informal communication network? 

Ans: The types of informal communication networks: single strand, gossip, probability, and cluster.

3.Write a brief note on elevator pitch round in approximately 300 words. 

Ans: An elevator pitch, also known as an elevator speech, is an opportunity to share a quick summary of
yourself and your product offerings. But a pitch can also be your chance at making a real connection that
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you can use later down the road. It’s not always an immediate benefit, but you should be prepared for any
scenario in which you could be giving an elevator pitch. 

Most people have given an elevator pitch whether they realize it or not. That’s because there are many
different types of pitches—from interviews to new business opportunities. That makes preparing for your
next pitch an important step in marketing both yourself and your company. 
When it comes to figuring out who to deliver your pitch to, you should aim for the best point of contact,
not just the highest point of contact. Choosing connections that are related to or interested in what you’re
offering will give you a better chance at making your sale. 

How to Write an Elevator Pitch

 Start with who you are.

 Write about what you do and how you do it.
 Explain the results of your work and what makes you unique.
 Edit what you've written. ...
 Add a good conversation-starter at the beginning. ...
 Record your pitch. ...
 Make sure you stay within the 30 seconds without talking too fast