COMM 110G Communication in Organizations
University of California San Diego
Fall 2024
FINAL EXAM
Due Sunday Dec 8, 2024, by 11:59p PST
Length: 4 pages double spaced, 1-inch margins, etc.
Instructions: The purpose of this assignment is to do an analysis on the diverse theories and
concepts learned in COMM 110G, and to describe how you can apply these concepts to your
professional careers.
*Please do not use any Generative AI tools, even in helping to structure your responses. You
are young scholars and you got this on your own!
Part A: Individual Conceptualization of Organizational Communication (30 Points):
• Based on the diverse concepts /theories discussed in our book, how would you define
Organizational Communication?
• Why is the study of Organizational Communication relevant and valuable to
contemporary organizations?
Part B: Practical Application (30 Points):
• Which theoretical concepts from the ones discussed in Chapters 2-13 do you feel have a
stronger practical application in your current (or most recent) organization/workplace?
• How can your current (or most recent) organization/workplace benefit from better
understanding Organizational Communication theories/concepts? Why?
Part C: Professional Competitive Advantage (30 Points):
• Describe how the material covered in this course might help you become a more
competitive professional.
• Provide two specific examples directly related to how you can apply the knowledge
learned in class to your chosen professional/academic life.
Clear Writing, Grammar, and Following Directions (10 points)
• Remember to use your words rather than cutting and pasting. Likewise, try to avoid
quotes unless absolutely necessary (which is unlikely).
• You do not need outside sources, though you may use them if you like.
• You do not need a works cited page unless you are using outside sources, in which case
use APA style.
• You may write this as one whole essay, or as three distinct parts.
