Business Communication Case Study Report

106 Ballance Street
Wellington
[phone] ext 679 [e-mail] 26 August 2013

Les Dewitt
Chief Executive Officer
EarthPrime Incorporated
Wellington

Dear Mr Dewitt:

RE: EarthPrime Communications Report
Following the request from Les Dewitt for analysis regarding the issues of communication present within the EarthPrime organisation, this report has been created to identify areas of concern, and to suggest possible courses of action to improve the current situation.
If there is anything you wish to discuss or if I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me on extension 679, or email me at [e-mail].

Kind Regards,

Justin Wintle
Communications Manager
EarthPrime Incorporated
Wellington

Analysis of Organisational Communication within EarthPrime

Created for: Les Dewitt
Chief Executive Officer
EarthPrime Incorporated

Prepared by: Justin Wintle
Communications Manager
EarthPrime Incorporated

Word Count: 1725
Executive Summary

This report has been created to highlight issues regarding communication at EarthPrime. It highlights the issues currently being faced by the company; the need for enhanced communication between the different parts of the companies’ structure, and the effects on communication caused by tensions created during the formation of the company.
A recommended course of action has also been provided, which the introduction of regular meetings with senior managers, further information being provided regarding the companies’ structure and each departments role in the future of the company, and possible investigations into team reorganization and the culture within departments.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1
Table of Contents 2
1. Introduction 3
2. Discussion Points 4 2.1 Lack of Downwards Communication 4 2.2 Lack of Upwards and Lateral Communication 4 2.3 Culture of Isolation Between Departments 5
3. Conclusions

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