Managing the Boss

This is a concept from Chapter 9 that I found particularly relevant because I just started a new job. The four ways listed for employees to interact with their supervisors were interesting because I have used all four in the past and am now working on the best way to integrate myself with my new supervisors. As an outgoing person I am more prone to use the Ingratiation method because I enjoy having a friendship with my superiors, but some managers do not approve of these types of friendships, so I am moving slowly, trying to feel out which will be the best method with each of my supervisors at my new office!

Democracy

This concept comes from the web lecture from this week. I thought the idea of dialogue in democracy was interesting because I have never applied it to organizational communication. True democracy thrives on conversation and discussion, and so does a well-functioning organization. People who are running any sort of democratic organization must be open to dialogue in order not to alienate their workers, or constituents. These types of democratic dialogues help workers and management comfortably co-exist.