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NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education
(NGA-SCE)
Course: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Assignment Marks: 30
Instructions:
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All Questions carry equal marks.
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All Questions are compulsory
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All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1
and 2 and for question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use
relevant examples, illustrations as far aspossible.
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All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is
not advisable.
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Students are free to refer to any books/reference
material/website/internet for attempting theirassignments, but are not allowed
to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.
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Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of
assignments from otherstudents is not allowed.
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Students should follow the following parameter for answering the
assignment questions.
For Theoretical Answer |
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For Numerical Answer |
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Assessment Parameter |
Weightage |
Assessment Parameter |
Weightage |
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Introduction |
20% |
Understanding
and usage of the formula |
20% |
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Concepts and
Application related to the question |
60% |
Procedure /
Steps |
50% |
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Conclusion |
20% |
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Correct Answer
& Interpretation |
30% |
April 2021
Examination
Ques 1. According
to Avani, a new age PR consultant, emails are obsolete and she thinks no one
pays heed to email messages any more. However, her seniors still support
connecting with customers through emails as it still is the primary medium of
business communication. Avani decides to explore skills of emailing effectively
and goes through the three-step process for emailing – Planning, writing, and
completing email messages. Please
elaborate on the three steps mentioned above.
(10 Marks)
Ans 1.
Introduction
In the
world of business, a constant need is felt for communications with all around
you, such as business partners and clients, colleagues, and many others. In the
business arena, any communicator needs to communicate purely on a business
level. Hence, the best method of writing is the 'Three-Step-Writing
Process" which is helpful for any professional in the business world. The process is straight forward and simple
too. This process of business writing can help Avani to become a
“communicator-pro” in no time.
The
three-step writing process- Writing a message that will be consistently well-received, will
become a habit, however, it may be hard for any new writer to reach the
milestone. The three-step writing
process is the real path towards the best outcome each time. The figure below
reflects the whole theme. Any good writers like Avani need to plan their
messages by outlining or noting, before writing any business message. If there
is no plan before
Ques
2. After completing his MBA from one of the reputed institutes Rakesh interned
with a market leader in a Consumer Products company. He was offered a job as a
junior manager on completion of his internship with the same organization. Now,
after almost 1.5 years with the same organization as an assistant manager, he
realized that he could have had better growth opportunities in other
organizations. Hence, he wants to start exploring his options. However, since
he never had to indulge in active job seeking, he feels a little lost and
approaches a senior friend with some potential employers. Imagining you are his
senior friend, please elaborate on some tips for translating general potential
into presenting as skills for the employees. (10 Marks)
Ans 2.
Introduction
Translating
general potential into presenting as skills for Rakesh needs to be viewed as
transferable skills, and are to be understood as the abilities which are not
only relevant but also helpful all through different areas of our life whether
in professional or in social and in the educational arena. These skills are
'portable skills'.
Normally,
when thinking about a change in their career path, people, apply for a job and
concentrate on their transferable skills. Often employers look for those people
who are skilled enough and can demonstrate the best set of transferable
skills.
The
positive side in Rakesh’s case is, he already has his transferable skills,
which he has so far developed, as his abilities and skills, perhaps throughout
his life in academia, in social life, and also at his home. But as far as his experience
is concerned, he does not possess much of being exposed to any other job, not
even tried in seeking
Ques 3. Protek
Manufactures has been a market leader in paper products for almost 55 years.
While they have captured most of the market in West and South India, they still
think that reaching out through new media is missing out in their marketing
plan. They decide to explore social media for more innovative ways of reaching
their existing and new customers. Please discuss the following points in light
of the case.
a. Writing strategies for social media
for Protek (5 Marks)
Ans 3a.
Introduction
To have a
social media strategy along with some action plan for its success should be
based on Protek Manufactures' unique business goals, available time, and
resources. Even though the company may have a well-laid-out action plan, yet
the company is required to create its social media contents and posts that can
speak to its identified audience, while also inspiring them to purchase their
paper products.
Concept and application
A few of the strategies Protek Manufactures
needs to adopt for their social media is their social marketing tips, as
discussed below:
Ø Doing intensive research: If Protek
b. Various social networks that will help
Protek to reach to a different set of audience. (5 Marks)
Ans 3b.
Introduction
Protek
must know that their social media strategy might include lead generation, brand
awareness, or customer retention. All these factors can be achievable through a
single thing, i.e. effective social media platform so that the company can
reach a different set of audiences. The entire theme of social media marketing
can put a company in contact with its best marketplace. So it is not advisable
to depend on a single platform where Protek's audience does not operate.
Concept and application
Today, in
the world of digital marketing, there is no phrase like "Field of
Dreams". The opportunities for selling products is there where social
platforms are more active and the company's audience usually prefers.
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