COM425 Ashford University Formal vs Informal Communication Discussions 1

These are two separate discussion posts not one paper. Both discussion posts need to be completed. Any references used should be in APA format and cited in the body of the posts as well as a reference section.

Formal vs. Informal communication

Organizational communication can flow in many different directions and can take on various ways of being communicated through formal or informal channels. To illustrate this further, Chapter One, section 1.5 discusses formal and informal channels of communication. Provide an example of formal communication and an example of informal communication. Which type of communication do your prefer in a work environment? Why?

Post should be at least 250 words in length. Support claims with examples from scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Putting theory into practice

In Chapter Two, section 2.2 the author discusses four different communication principles. Choose one principle and briefly explain it in your own words. Summarize what the principle is about and share an example from your own life that illustrates it. How do you believe this communication principle can help us understand organizational communication?

Post should be at least 250 words in length. Support claims with examples from scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Reference:

Kreps, G. L. (2011). Communication in organizations [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu