Tutorial plan

Organisational communication-Com 2601

Semester 1 - 2024
Week/date Announcement and Topic/Focus Status
Forum
WELCOME 1. Introduction and welcome – who am I, what am I Completed
Sat 16 interested in?
March 2. Inform students of tutor availability

INTRODUCTION 1. Respond to students’ introductions Ongoing

Mon 18 Mar QUESTION 1 OF ASSIGNMENT 01 2. Main tutor site and study material
to Sat 23 3. Description of organisational communication
Mar 4. Potential effects of technology on organisational
communication

QUESTION 2 OF ASSIGNMENT 01 1. Advantages and disadvantages of the knowledge

Mon 25 Mar QUESTION 3 OF ASSIGNMENT 01 management approach
to Sat 30 2. Characteristics of a communication audit
Mar 3. Practical activities of the communication audit

Mon 1 Apr TECHNICAL PRESENTATION 1. In-text referencing

to Sat 6 Apr 2. Sources Consulted
3. Introduction and Conclusion
4. Table of Contents
5. Declaration
6. Proof reading and Editing
7. Reminder to submit assignment on Thurs 4 April
Mon 8 Apr ASSIGNMENT 02 1. How to answer multiple choice questions
to Sat 13 2. Chapter 3 (Part 1) Quiz Guidelines
Apr 3. Chapter 3 (Part 2) Quiz Guidelines
Mon 15 Apr 1. Chapter 4 (Part 1) Quiz Guidelines
to Sat 20 ASSIGNMENT 02 2. Chapter 4 (Part 2) Quiz Guidelines
Apr 3. Chapter 11 (Part 1) Quiz Guidelines

Mon 22 Apr ASSIGNMENT 02 1. Chapter 11 (Part 2) Quiz Guidelines

to Sat 27 2. Reminder of Quiz instructions
Apr 3. Reminder to submit assignment on Wed 24 April

Mon 29 Apr QUESTION 2 OF THE PORTFOLIO 1. What to expect in the portfolio exam – time
to Sat 4 May management, emphasis on practical examples
throughout
2. Formal and informal networks
3. The flow of communication in organisations

Mon 6 May QUESTION 3 OF THE PORTFOLIO 1. Classical management approach

to Sat 11 2. Humanistic management approach
May 3. Knowledge management approach
4. How to write request for observation

Mon 13 May QUESTION 4 OF THE PORTFOLIO 1. Organisational Culture and Climate

to Sat 18 OBSERVATION WEEK 2. Elements of Organisational Culture
May 3. Preparing for observation
4. Observation day

Mon 20 May QUESTION 5 OF THE PORTFOLIO 1. The Research Proposal

to Sat 25 QUESTION 6 OF THE PORTFOLIO 2. Communication Challenges
May 3. Recommendations
Mon 27 May 1. The Company Profile
to Thurs 30 QUESTION 1 OF THE PORTFOLIO 2. Reminder to check comments from assignment 01
May TECHNICAL PRESENTATION on technical presentation
3. Check technical presentation forum created for
updates
4. Reminder to submit assignment on Thurs 30 May