Organizational CommunicationThursday, March 19, 2009Finally, my last official entry for my COM101 module...
For this entry, I'll bring everyone (well, at least for readers of this blog) back down memory lane, all the way back to my very first entry on this blog with regards to my first week of lesson (for those who didn't read it, do take 5 mins to read it); but this week, I'll give my two-cents worth and go in dept into what Organizational commmunication should be all about for any firms to reach its goal. Before reading through my final entries, may I request my readers to think through this question while reading through my version, How and what do you think is the most effective organizational communication method? Unlike the bird passing shit down the structure that my first entry suggested what most organizational structured communication probably is, I believe that for good and successful organizations to work, there must be synergy running through the organization with a constant flow of communication between the top and the bottom. My idea of a organization is that there is interdependence between employers, employees, different departments and the outside world. The hierarchal order within any organization should remain, but only for the title so that the outside world knows who to approach for any transactions; otherwise, everyone within a organization should all be of equal status - with the leader working for his/her followers as much as the other way round. This could inject extra motivating factor into employees, to make them feel essential and responsible for the goals of the organization. Yes, I agree that those above still hold superior authority and have control over most things, what I'm suggesting here is that leaders should be humble enough to take in the ideas of those they are in-charged of. Respect, I believe is what is lacking in a lot of organizational structures, from the jungle of the working world, to even many activities and clubs we join in schools, how many times have we come across leaders who regard only their own ideas as the correct way? Organizational communication could be a really complex dilemma, or it could be simple, I myself do not have the absolute answer to what really could be the best way. What we could do is come up with many presumptions of what could lead to a successful outcome, and that is why i post this today... To sum up my points, I believe that as an organization, there should be a hierarchal order but in terms of internal communication, everyone's ideas should be respected and held with esteem. After all, shouldn't we all be running for the same goals? To make the organization successful, so that employees can enjoy greater bonuses while those above count their greater profit? Do you agree with my view of a successful organizational structure? violent objections or different views? leave your thoughts behind! P.S. Thank you for being part of my COM101 blogging experience (assignment), hope you have enjoyed reading through my weekly thoughts and your comments/thoughts have been greatly appreciated! Cultural imperialism or Globalization?Thursday, March 12, 2009
This week, we went through a very interesting topic. Cultural Imperialism. In this entry, I'll discuss if we're really influenced by cultural imperialism or is it globalization that we're going through...
Which do you think is more appropriate, are we, in your opinion, influenced by other culture or is it just globalization taking hold of our lives? or.. is globalization and cultural imperialism basically the same thing? I have never gave it much thought before, but after this week lessons I realized just how influenced we are by foreign media, especially from the US. Just see for example, the recent US presidential elections, it appears even bigger than our own elections here in Singapore! The lives of Obama, Clinton, et al. got scrutinized to its fullest extend even by our local media. I remember the during days of the election when I was on the bus to school, TVmobile was play Channel News Asia, but the news were fixated mainly about the presidential race! now, I just what does the Asia really imply in the title of the news channel. Nevertheless, I think that the world is so interconnected that we are basically a "global nation", what is left to differentiate countries are really only physical borders to mark our territorials. Well, sometimes I think that why should we care about what happens in the US and the problem is, as it seems to be today, anything that happens in the US affects just about the whole world... Thats how powerful they have grown to be... Let's take a look at life here in Singapore, a walk down most housing estates and you would see KFC, Macdonald's everywhere, and these fast food joints aren't usually empty! we are constantly receiving news feed from the US. Most of our theaters screen movies from Hollywood, which is of course from the US. A lot of other things we use, like computers (Microsoft or Apple), running shoes (Nike), you name it, is from the US. Sometimes i wonder, if I were to go to the US and stay, would I feel out of place? well, the only thing left to differentiate us is the whether, and maybe they don't have as much delicious food as us here in Singapore! some would argue that cultural imperialism isn't taking place, it is globalization that is happening, the reason why we're soo connected with the world outside... my opinion? cultural imperialism is globalization at work. However, what needs to be urgently address is, "is globalization really a boon or a bane?". I think the benefits of globalization is apparent, third world countries (like us once upon a time) develops, nations build ties resulting in less tensions and wars being fought. What is worrying however, is how our own identity wilts away and unique traditional practices/cultures gets suppressed leading to extinction from earth one day. Will there still be diversity in the world tomorrow? Do you think we are influenced in any way by other cultures? What are the implications and what have been the benefits? The Mass MediaSunday, March 1, 2009
Are you affected by it?
What exactly is mass media? Like it or not, mass media is prevalent around us. Some of it produces useful information that we all could benefit from, otherwise they're all merely a waste of resources that serves no social benefits other than for the generation of profit for the group that is trying to get their message across. This of course, is my opinion of the mass media. A powerful tool in today's world to convince large crowds to believe what you have got to offer or write about. do you have a favorite book? or a favorite newspaper to read? or a favorite song? How did you come across it? and what make you like what you like? Do you pick up a newspaper to read, watch Television, listen the the radio or surf the internet once day? some way, some how, the mass media has influence our thoughts and ideas of the rights or wrongs. Well, I'm a believer of John Locke's theory that we're all born in a Tabula Rasa, or a blank state, and our minds are being constructed to think and act what the world is telling us is right to do. The mass media forms part of the information we have in our brains, and aids us with our conversation with people. Most of our decisions, beliefs and values are based on what we know for a fact, our experience or our assumptions of things; and all these are based on what the mass media portrays and fortifies. Do you not agree with me on the influence of the mass media? or do you think that the mass media isn't as powerful as I have made it out to be? shout it out here!
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