You have been asked to collate a portfolio of evidence that will demonstrate your knowledge of Communication in a Business Environment.

To complete all tasks you need to carry out research on a business organisation of your choice regarding how they manage and communicate information.

All your answers need to relate to this organisation you have chosen.

Through the sessions and assessment your tutor will guide you to understand the theoretical concepts and practical examples to examine the role of Business Communication. 

Assignment Task 1:   (500 words approx)                                                 (AC 1.1, 1.2)

From the research you have conducted, write a report explaining the different types of business information, their sources and purpose. 

As part of your report please include information about the business and present this information using three different methods (spreadsheet, chart, information leaflet, presentation).

If you would like to achieve a Merit in your assignment, you would need to analyse different types of business information and their resources. 

 If you would like to achieve a distinction in your assignment, you would need to evaluate the appropriateness of business information used to make strategic decisions, and evaluate the effectiveness of business information and its communication as key contributors to the success of an organisation, please use clear examples to support your points. 

Due Date for Milestone 1 - 15th April 2015

Assignment Task 2: (500 words approx)                                                 (AC 2.1, 2.2)

From the research you have conducted, please produce at least two examples of corporate communications of your chosen organisation.  

Evaluate the external corporate communications of an existing product or service of your chosen organisation

Due Date for Milestone 2 - 29th April, 2015

 Assignment Task 3:   (500 words approx)                                                                                (AC 3.1, 3.2) 

From the research you have conducted, explain the legal and ethical issues of your chosen organisation and explain their operational issues.

If you would like to achieve a Merit in your assignment, you would need to analyse the legal, ethical and operational issues of your chosen organisation in relation to the use of business information, using appropriate examples.

Due Date for Milestone 3 – 13th May, 2015

Assignment Task 4:     (500 words approx)                                                                                       (AC 4.1)

With reference to your chosen organisation, outline electronic and non-electronic methods for communicating business information, using examples for different types of audience.

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