Interpersonal Communication Is Governed by Both Explicit and Implicit Rules

question 34

Essay

Interpersonal communication is governed by both explicit and implicit rules. First, define each of these terms and point out how they are similar and how they are different. Next, identify two distinct examples of explicit communication rules that were enforced in your household while growing up. Indicate what each rule was, how it was conveyed/reinforced in your home, and what happened (or would have happened) when it was violated. Finally, identify one example of an implicit communication rule that was enforced in your home. Indicate what the rule was and how you came to be aware of it (given that it was implicit).

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Definitions:

Monopsony

A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, giving the buyer significant power over prices and terms of sale.

Collective Bargaining

The process by which employers and a group of employees negotiate wages, working conditions, and other employment terms.

Strikes

A work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work, usually in protest against work conditions, pay levels, or company policies.

Labor Unions

Labor unions are organized associations of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests regarding working conditions, wages, and benefits.