Fall23 Ans
Fall23 Ans
Question 1:
a) At which specific phases of the communication process did the confusion arise between
Coach and Captain?
The confusion arose at the encoding, transmission, and decoding phases:
• Encoding: The coach failed to express his message clearly considering the noisy
environment, leading to an ambiguous message.
• Transmission: Noise (both literal and environmental) during the drinks break
distorted the message.
• Decoding: Shakib misunderstood the intended meaning of the coach's advice,
misinterpreting "single runs" as hitting boundaries.
• Use visual signals (e.g., hand gestures or written notes) to communicate key
strategies in noisy environments.
• Verify understanding through feedback by asking the player to repeat the
instructions.
• Conduct pre-match communication drills to ensure players understand tactical
terms and phrases.
Question 2:
1. Late arrival: Being late, even by a few minutes, can be seen as disrespectful in
German culture, where punctuality is highly valued.
2. Entering without permission: Walking into the office after knocking without
waiting for an invitation is considered intrusive.
3. Moving the chair: Adjusting furniture in someone’s office without permission can
seem presumptuous.
4. Overfamiliar greeting: Using the director’s first name ("Hans") instead of a formal
title (e.g., "Mr. Schmidt") and leaning over the desk violates personal space norms.
b) Correct behaviours:
Question 3:
Sources of information for alumni night business messages:
Why? These sources provide accurate, relevant, and practical information to ensure the
message is well-informed, effective, and aligned with stakeholders' expectations.
Question 4:
a) Real-world scenario:
During a group project, the team leader gave incomplete instructions via WhatsApp about a
presentation. Half of the group prepared slides, while the other half prepared notes, leading to
a chaotic and uncoordinated presentation.
b) Reflection:
If the message had been more organized:
Part B
Question 5: Letter
To:
Mr. Sadiq Khan
Corporate Sales Executive
Executive Machines Ltd
56 Technology Avenue
Dhaka, Bangladesh
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Pied Piper Inc, an AI tech start-
up, to request information regarding the purchase of 20 units of the 13” MacBook Pro for our
expanding development team.
Please also include a photo of the 13” MacBook Pro and any brochures or additional
promotional materials for reference.
We look forward to your prompt response, as we aim to finalize our purchase by December 1,
2023. Should you need further details, feel free to contact me directly at +880-1234-567890
or email at hardware@piedpiper.com.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Hardware Buying Manager
Pied Piper Inc