ASSIGNMENT
04

BU350 Organizational Behavior

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your
answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise
stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling
and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four
(4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page
located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

Part A

Respond to the items
below.

1. Briefly
describe the concept of status.

2.
Describe the global implications that
status has for an international manager in Western culture, with two (2)
original examples.

3. Describe
the global implications that status has for an international manager in Eastern
culture, with two (2) original examples.

Part B

Respond to the items
below.

1. Briefly
describe four (4) of the barriers to effective communication, and provide one
(1) original example of each.

2. Provide
one (1) original workplace example for each of the following communication
situations: oral communication in downward flowing direction; written
communication in upward flowing direction; and non-verbal communication in
lateral flowing direction.