------------------------------------------------- Strategy Assignment 1 – African Communications Group Business Case Projections The business case presented focuses on insatiable demand amongst a growing population for a service built on dilapidated‚ poorly maintained infrastructure‚ against a backdrop of government deregulation in the telecoms sector. As of 1992‚ there were a mere 78k telephone lines for the 27m people living in 4.7m households (a population set to double over the coming 24
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Strategy Case: African Communication Group This report describes the Business model developed by African Communications Group (ACG) in Tanzania during the mid‐1990s‚ based on an analysis of the customers (WHO)‚ the product offered (WHAT) and the ways used to get the market (HOW). Finally‚ the strategies and tactics adopted by the company are presented‚ showing how these tree elements converge in the same direction. By 1992‚ ACG bet for Tanzania
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Influencing Group Communication Cindy Cross BCOM/230 April 24‚ 2011 Fran Carter Influencing Group Communication In any organization‚ a person can see the five bases of power at work‚ some powers more than others depending on the individual in charge and the circumstances. The power used by such individuals can affect communication within the organization‚ whether positive or negative. There are five bases of power‚ being coercive‚ reward‚ legitimate‚ expert and personal. Coercive power
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There are many different groups that we fall in to on a daily basis‚ for example friendship groups‚ class groups and family groups. If‚ for example someone is with their friends they might take on a different role to when they are sitting in a class discussion. In a group discussion people will need to take on different roles for it to be effective. For example some people may take on the role of an energiser to keep the group motivated; others may take on an uncommitted role where they sit out and
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When Professor Saumya Pant set us this assignment she told us that we could choose any topic at all that she has touched upon in class and we have to note our response to it. It does not need to be a theory only. I read the theories and had initially thought that I would like to comment on how men are forced to conform to certain stereotypes and at times have to bottle up their emotions to ensure they are accepted by the people around them. However‚ 2 days before the submission date‚ I was casually
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Group Theories at Work How do groups function? This is the question that many ask when trying to explain why groups are important to work environments‚ and why individuals seem to work better when in a group. The theories that try to explain the behavior of groups are varied and complex. One of the simplest theories is the 4-M Model of Leadership Effectiveness. This theory states that there are four basic functions of leadership within groups. These functions are “Modeling leadership behavior‚
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Theories of Group Formation Below is an explanation of the different models of group formation processes by Lewin‚ Tuckman‚ McGrath‚ and Gersick including the major features‚ steps‚ and characteristics. Tuckman (1965)‚ stated these roles/processes are needed for group formation: Forming: Group members learn about each other‚ and the task at hand. Indicators of this stage might include: unclear objectives‚ confusion‚ and low morale. Storming: As group members continue to work‚ they will
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BLC 122 THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION TOPIC: NARRATIVE THEORY CONTENTS PAGE 1. Critical writing 1.1. Definition 3 1.1.1. Narrative Paradigm 3-4 1.1.2. Good reasoning 4 1.1.3. Narrative Rationality‚ Coherence and Fidelity 4-5 2. Weaknesses of the theory 6-8 3. Strength of the theory 8-10 4. Examples of the theory 4.1. Article about Narrative Theory 11-14 4.2. Participation Observation & Interview 4.2.1. Respondent Background
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Witness: Carmel Lerner MH CONRADIE STUDENT NUMBER: 49237160 COMMUNICATION SCIENCE COP3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 UNIQUE NUMBER: 869191 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1 1 GROUPS ................................................................................................................... 2 1.1. Reasons for joining a group .............................................................
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C Cross-Cultural Communication Matrix Use the matrix to complete the country information. Write 3-4 sentences for each item. • Access the Business Around the World information by accessing http://www.mhhe.com/business/buscom/bcommonline/ • Select three regions of the world to research by clicking the map on the lower-left corner of the page. Select one country from each region you chose to research. Enter your final country selections into the matrix. The Web site provides
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