The Impact of Communication Styles, Gender Differences, and Social Trends on Organizational Dynamics

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The Impact of Communication Styles, Gender Differences, and Social Trends on
Organizational Dynamics
It has been said that communication controls, motivates, provides release, and facilitates
decision-making. What happens in an organization when communication is limited? How
does downward and upward communication affect the functions mentioned above?
Conversation and interpersonal styles differ between men and women. How does this
affect organizational communication? Why is it important to be mindful of these gender
differences?
Recent trends in social communication, such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, have
affected many organizations. In what ways do you foresee these trends being integrated
into modern society going forward?
How do knowledge management systems affect organizations?
Q1 Tactful adjustments Professor Ridinger 8/30/2012 5:55:01 PM
Conversation and interpersonal styles differ between men and women. How does this affect
organizational communication? Why is it important to be mindful of these gender differences?

RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Corey O'Rourke 9/16/2012 4:38:30 PM
I think it's greatly important to recognize that men and women communicate differently. This is also true of
different generations of americans. The increase in social networks and digital communications appears
to be having a negative effect on the younger generation of American's interpersonal skills.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Marcus Freeman 9/14/2012 9:20:33 PM
Honestly I've worked at a company in which my Director was male and female respectively. The
communication from both parties was always articulate and well organize. If there was any difference
between the two I would say that my female Director was more engaged with all of the day to day
activities than her male counter part.
I believe its highly important to recognize that people are humans beings therefore it shouldn't make any
difference when it comes to someones gender but we don't live in a perfect world therefore women and
men should be treated equally. As we all know this doesn't always happen some jobs are very male
dominated with no regards for women and there ability to become leaders. Therefore ethic procedures
have been place to ensure that no body is miss treated on the bases of their gender.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments William Little 9/14/2012 9:53:27 PM
All I know is, men will talk one way to another man and women will talk one way to another woman and a
man and woman will talk to each other a different way. If I happen in to someone else's conversation and
something is said that is offensive to me, I'm big enough to let them know that it bothers me and ask them
not to talk that way around me. I can't stand someone that goes crying to the boss that someone
offended them. Handle it yourself first, and if it continues, then go higher.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Bobby VanGilder 9/12/2012 11:37:22 PM
I've always been taught to be professional when speaking and communicating in mixed-gender company.
Most guys have a tendency to use profanity, show aggressive body language, tell dirty jokes, or talk
about the girl they met at the club last week. This can be offensive to both women and men alike. The
same is true for opposite. A group of women sitting around talking about their personal health issues,

romantic life, erotic books they've read, can easily offend their male counter-parts. This is why it's always
to be professional and respectful when communicating with anyone--male or female.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Jeremiah Sterling 9/12/2012 7:47:07 PM
In the workforce, as a male, the things you will say to your a guys might not seem abusive, Example: If
two guys talk about a football game, their communication style might be offensive to a female. Whereas,
with a female they might just be about the emotional side of the game. What I'm trying to say is: If there's
males and females on the same assembly line, its important not to say what you would of say at home
watching a football game than in the workforce.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Gena Woods 9/12/2012 8:25:27 PM
When speaking to mixed company it is important to upgrade your speech patterns because people can
become easily offended. It doesn't matter if two men are joking about their weekend escapades... or if the
two people are of a different race than the third person walking into the room… if he/she hears the
conversation they might get offended at the topic or the manner which will make them uncomfortable and
possibly feel discriminated and alienated. For example: Two African American men, in their early
twenties, bantered with each other when an older (non African American) woman or man walks in... right
then one calls the other the "N" word…. (even if only in jest or as their regular conversational manner,)
the woman is so awkward now, and might feel like they are talking racist stuff and doesn't know if she
should leave or act like she didn't hear them. This makes for an uncomfortable working environment. On
another note, there could be two guys (race irrelevant) that are talking about how they hooked up last
weekend with this girl or that, but do not realize that a woman is in the office on the other side of the wall,
and is feeling like she wishes she could mute them because it is making her uncomfortable and
embarrassed. Many things make people uncomfortable, and when they go to work it should be to do a
job, not to feel like they are stuck in gossip world or feel devalued or insulted. A lot of people do not
realize how sensitive some people are. These examples are pretty obvious no no's in a work place, but
they happen anyways. Aside from making other people feel awkward, it also makes them respect them a
little less and this could result in more problems with work flow. Management might need to send the
examples to sensitivity training and also sexual harassment training. I believe that most people do not
realize how powerful their words are to others and they are accidentally insensitive to it. Getting a better
understanding through knowledge can help make the environment more appropriate.
We want an empowered workplace where everyone feels like they are excellent, but careless bantering
and degrading comments can unravel the fabric that creates a flourishing organizational climate.

"Organizational climate is important because it influences both the quality of work and the quality of work
life of members". (Manning 77)
Manning, George. The Art of Leadership, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, 2009.
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RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Professor Ridinger 9/16/2012 7:21:07 AM
Yes, both leaders and followers need to be aware of the social context and adjust their level of speech
accordingly.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Rachael Urlacher 9/12/2012 8:46:32 AM
I really don't think that gender roles are a big concern in the work force, not this day and age. There are
more women working in today work forces than ever before. Women are starting to have bigger roles in
society and its not about if the person a male or female its more about are they right for that job. I think
the communication factor is more on age, not on male or female. Older people have always took that
bigger role in the work forces, and usually get respect and people seem to automatically know they are
the leader. If a younger person step up to be in leadership they usually have a hard time with people
following them, then a older person. Like take for example Paul Ryan who is running for vise President for
Mitt Romney. Paul Ryan has been verbal attacked because of his age, and that he will be the youngest
person who ever be up for vise president or president of the the United states.
RE: Q1 Tactful adjustments Jennifer Paschal 9/12/2012 7:27:10 PM
I agree to some extent that there are not as many adjustments for men and women. However I think men
talk to me one way in business and talk to women differently. I see it all the time at my job. I also think
there are women who try to manipulate and flirt their way around an office using their "people' skills to get
a reaction. So there are things that go on based on gender.

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