Humor Functions in Communication

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Sample Among the first qualities we look for when meeting another person is a sense of humor. Understanding a person’s response to humor helps in learning the person’s perspectives on the world. Thus, on first meeting, one is tempted to test the relationship by using humor. Shared humor builds on...

Connecting with Consumers

Author(s): Matthew A. Gilbert

According to management consultant, author, and educator Peter Drucker “knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.” Connecting with Consumers shares ten case studies in five sections about organizations in various industries. Each case starts with an overview...

Social Support and Stress Buffering During End-of-Life Communication: The Role of Messages in Alleviating Concerns When Death is Imminent

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Abstract Social support within the realm of health communication has been studied quite extensively. However, there seems to be a dearth of research related to the role of social support from family members and friends when one is facing imminent death. This case study focuses on the role of comm...

OpenStax American Goverment 3e hardcover

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"American Government 3e aligns with the topics and objectives of many government courses. Faculty involved in the project have endeavored to make government workings, issues, debates, and impacts meaningful and memorable to students while maintaining the conceptual coverage and rigor inherent in the...

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Author(s): Phillip M. Galli

Genderlect Theory: Applications to Public Relations

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Sample Defined as “a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics” (Elliott, 2012), the public relations process revolves predominantly around the practitioners’ communication skills that enable the development and maintaini...

Humor in Health Care

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Sample The impact of humor on a person’s well-being has been well documented and presented throughout this text. Whether it be within the context of intimate relationships, platonic relationships, or with acquaintances, the appeal of humor and humorous messages is ubiquitous not only in western c...

Passing Bad Paper

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Sample Followers of sport are regularly made aware of crises that have the potential to damage the integrity of teams and leagues. In the last few years, there have been several high profile cases. Each crisis may have been averted by effective communication. Each required effective communication...

The Implementation of Electronic Medical Records into Existing Medical Practice

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Abstract Electronic medical records (EMRs) are computerized medical record systems that allow for the storage, retrieval, and modification of patient records and information. The 2009 federal stimulus fund sought to expand EMR adoption in the United States to replace traditional paperbased record...

Developmental Reading and Academic Strategies for Academic Success in Secondary and Higher Education

Author(s): Valerie Joy Cullin

Developmental Reading and Academic Strategies for Academic Success in Secondary and Higher Education focuses on reading techniques and writing concepts in the following areas: General reading strategies (highlighting and note-taking) Identifying important ideas Identifying writing patterns...