Video and Multimedia

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Video Links

Audio Links

  • Diversity Challenges in the Workplace 
    An NPR interview with a life coach and corporate trainer explores how diversity is an interpersonal phenomenon that challenges and shapes corporate culture.
     
  • And So We Meet, Again 
    This NPR clip examines communication during workplace meetings. Why do we have so many meetings? Are they necessary?
     

Web Links

  • The Office Life: The Ridiculous Business Jargon Dictionary 
    Your textbook emphasizes the importance of language and unique speech codes in fostering expectations and socializing people to the world of work. This website lists hundreds of words and phrases—many submitted by businesspeople—that are overused or misused in the world of business.
     
  • Workplace Bullying Institute 
    Workplace bullying is a form of employee-abusive communication. This website provides research on the scope of the problem, updates on policies to reduce the incidence of bullying, and advice on handling a workplace bully.