Discussion Question #3
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Epstein or the Small Group Comm book) and discuss it in detail. (Perez, Comm 41)
Concept:
I am picking a concept from The Essential Guide to Group Communication by Dan O'Hair and Mary O. Wiemann. The concept I decided to discuss about is the term "self managing teams" which is the last term of chapter 2 that was discussed in the book. A "self-managing team" is a group of employees that has the ability to work efficiently such as plan and manage their day to day activities and duties with little to no supervision necessary.
Example:
As I read about the "self-managing team" concept from the book I became aware that the place where I work consists a "self-managing team". The reason is that the owners of Yogurtland are usually not around and there isn't a manager on premises, so mainly all the employees are scattered around doing what is necessarily and there is only one shift leader. The shift leader is also doing the same job as the team members. The only time the team members need the shift leader is when the team members need money for the register. Mainly the team members are expected to know when they aren't at the register they have to either clean, wipe tables or machines, refill toppings, sweep floors, or throw garbage away. Those actions are suppose to be done automatically with no one else asking of them. Additionally, we each get to decide when our breaks are and plan accordingly. The reason why I say we have to plan accordingly is that there is always a certain time where tons of customers show up and we can not be short handed of a person when the rush hour starts. Moreover, personally, being part of a self-managing team I believe is way better than being in a team where I do not have a say and when someone else in a higher position, the manager, gets to decide when I'm allowed to take breaks or consistently tells me what to do. I like being a person not a robot. Besides, if you have worked at a place for at least a year you already know what's expected.
Yay, last post of the week! Wooots! :] Thanks for reading! Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone!!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Discussion Questions
Discussion Question #2
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous? (Perez, Comm 41).
Qualification:
Vague or Ambiguous - when a sentence or statement stated is not precise enough which can lead the listener to interpreted the statement in many other ways not just one way
Example of a vague sentence:
Once I realized what vague or ambiguous sentences are. I became aware of all the vagueness people use in their everyday conversations. So yesterday (Wednesday, August 31st) I had a closing shift from 3 PM to 11 PM at Yogurtland. Before we were able to close the store we had to complete all the closing duties such as mopping, sweeping, cleaning the machines, and etc. So we had to start about an hour before the store close or else we will be there til midnight closing the store. As I was cleaning the tables I asked one of my teammates at the register what's the time. She responded by saying almost 9 o'clock. I did not understand what she meant. Does she mean 5 minutes before 9 o'clock or 15 minutes before 9 o'clock or maybe 30 minutes? So I asked her to clarify for me. She replied its 8:55. Now I know the exact time and how many minutes are left before I can begin closing the store.
Alright, thanks for reading my blog! Hopefully this post is clearer than my previous one and not ambiguous or vague. :]
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous? (Perez, Comm 41).
Qualification:
Vague or Ambiguous - when a sentence or statement stated is not precise enough which can lead the listener to interpreted the statement in many other ways not just one way
Example of a vague sentence:
Once I realized what vague or ambiguous sentences are. I became aware of all the vagueness people use in their everyday conversations. So yesterday (Wednesday, August 31st) I had a closing shift from 3 PM to 11 PM at Yogurtland. Before we were able to close the store we had to complete all the closing duties such as mopping, sweeping, cleaning the machines, and etc. So we had to start about an hour before the store close or else we will be there til midnight closing the store. As I was cleaning the tables I asked one of my teammates at the register what's the time. She responded by saying almost 9 o'clock. I did not understand what she meant. Does she mean 5 minutes before 9 o'clock or 15 minutes before 9 o'clock or maybe 30 minutes? So I asked her to clarify for me. She replied its 8:55. Now I know the exact time and how many minutes are left before I can begin closing the store.
Alright, thanks for reading my blog! Hopefully this post is clearer than my previous one and not ambiguous or vague. :]
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Discussion Questions
Discussion Question #1
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL (Perez).
Define:
A Subjective Claim is when a claim or statement is stated/said by an individual based on personal preference. It could be seen as a statement that is biased. For example what a certain person likes or dislikes.
Example of a Subjective Claim:
Two weeks ago, I went shopping with my younger sister. We woke up early on a Friday so we were able to grab lunch before our shopping spree. We went to a small Thai restaurant right across from Valley Fair Shopping Center. When we were seated I claim their Pad Thai was very delicious. But my sister states the sauce for that dish was too strong and thick for her liking. She preferred the yellow curry dish with jasmine rice on the menu. She stated that it was more light and less saucy with a hint of coconut taste. She preferred that better than the thick saucy greasy Pad Thai. I thought she was insane the Pad Thai taste awesome not greasy or thick. Besides her dish had no flavor it was bland when I tried it. I did not like it one bit.
Define:
An Objective Claim is a statement where you the speaker or listener can verify that the statement is, in fact, factual with either data or some sort of proof.
Example of an Objective Claim:
During my summer of 2011, I took a math course in San Jose City College. Whenever the professor would start a new section in the book; she would first provide the proofs to the numerous formulas we would be using in the section. Even though I had no interest in how the formulas were formulated it was nice that she verified her statements that was presented to the class.
Alright, thank you everyone for reading my blog! :]
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL (Perez).
Define:
A Subjective Claim is when a claim or statement is stated/said by an individual based on personal preference. It could be seen as a statement that is biased. For example what a certain person likes or dislikes.
Example of a Subjective Claim:
Two weeks ago, I went shopping with my younger sister. We woke up early on a Friday so we were able to grab lunch before our shopping spree. We went to a small Thai restaurant right across from Valley Fair Shopping Center. When we were seated I claim their Pad Thai was very delicious. But my sister states the sauce for that dish was too strong and thick for her liking. She preferred the yellow curry dish with jasmine rice on the menu. She stated that it was more light and less saucy with a hint of coconut taste. She preferred that better than the thick saucy greasy Pad Thai. I thought she was insane the Pad Thai taste awesome not greasy or thick. Besides her dish had no flavor it was bland when I tried it. I did not like it one bit.
Define:
An Objective Claim is a statement where you the speaker or listener can verify that the statement is, in fact, factual with either data or some sort of proof.
Example of an Objective Claim:
During my summer of 2011, I took a math course in San Jose City College. Whenever the professor would start a new section in the book; she would first provide the proofs to the numerous formulas we would be using in the section. Even though I had no interest in how the formulas were formulated it was nice that she verified her statements that was presented to the class.
Alright, thank you everyone for reading my blog! :]
Friday, August 26, 2011
Introductory Post
Hello, my name is Ellene Chan and currently I'm a sophomore in San Jose State University. For my communication experience I have taken a communication class during my freshman year of college, but it was a public speaking course. It involves presentations and speaking in front of a class of students, which is very different from Communication 41. I am currently undeclared but hopefully after Fall semester ends I would like my major to be Applied Mathematics with Concentrations in Actuarial Science and Economics. My interests include trying out varies restaurants, sleeping in, and watching my many favorite television shows. Thank you for reading my post!
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