Assignment on

Study and Communications Skills

Introduction
Study and Communication skills are one of the core attributes of the personal and professional
life that needs to be adjusted in the way of achieving the goals in order to attain maximum
outcome. Both of the genres of Study and Communication skills facilitate the way these are
related with the personal and professional life. Therefore, this report will seek to determine the
most cohesive and relative discussion in terms of study and communication skills which will
help in the future part of personal and professional life. This report has been divided into four
major parts in which the first part concentrates on the reading ability and skills from the business
articles, particularly the second part demonstrates the listening capability and their ways of
analysing through the business meeting and discussion. The later part describes the way of
analysing business cases and the final part demonstrates the practices of communication in
verities of business situation with appropriate business presentation tools.
Task 1
1.1 Taking and summarizing information from text from article
To complete the task a report comprising the economic condition of China has been extracted
which specifically portrays the trend of China’s economic condition regardless of the statistical
figures (Arnold, 2009). First the statement of Mr Derek Scissors, an Asia Expert in AEI showed
provided the fact of being the misstatement of the figure along with the question of intensity of
being wrong. China Expert Chang reported with critical statement that the intension of showing
the GDP to a certain point is an alarming approach to portray a better picture to the globe
although it is going through a negative trend in the economy.

The report also provided the fact that the investors are stepping back from the investment
decision due to the possibility of breakdown of China’s Economy. Being one of the most
important buyers in the global economy these breakdown symbolizes the coming threat to the
organization. Mr Chang mentioned that the GDP which is heard to be 2% in Beijing(Baxter,
2011), off no surprise to the organization in a bigger sense as these are probable aspects of the
organization. On the other hand few other experts of AEI showed that the GDP is 4.5% which
seems to be a minor hiccup in terms of the operational depression of economy of the country.

Specific Arguments and Information: According to the data that are being represented in terms
of the economic condition of the business showed several facts that are tailored with the
information provided by government at the same time agencies associated with these data. The
validity of the data include the growth of the output by 6.1% which is below forecast of 6.4
%(Cahn and Donald, 2010). Accordingly the report also included the figure where the growth of
it slowed down to 10.4% and these are led to serious decision making and other economic
reorganization through the policies associated with it. China plans to grow their operational
incorporation of asset growth and several other initiatives as the revised growth figure for 2014
stands on 7.4-7.3%.
1.2 Compare and Contrast between the facts and opinion that demonstrates the critical
skills from the sources
The articles that are excerpted from the Lang and BBC UK showed the concern about the
China’s economic condition and their ways of showing the figures in a more reflective way.
According to the strategic discussion at the same time the statement of ASIA EXPERT lead to a
strong point of view where the big picture of the China Economy has been indicated to be a
misinformation and their representation (Cameron, 2005). The statement got more support when
the China Expert Gordon Expert provided a critical place of China to be continues as the way it
represents itself in a positive manner having less than the projected figures. He clearly added that
China Growth rate is not likely to be changed event if it undergoes with a great depression due to
their representation of facts that are not nearly or close to the figure.

The reason as a part of the Strong fact in the China Economy has been presented in this article of
CNN showed that the investment might ruin the global investment market as China is second
largest economy that has direct attachment with the stock market of the world(Chadwick and
Arthur, 2008). But the reason has also been justified in the article mentioning China as one of the
important buyer of the world business.

Significant debate has created and also postulated in the article of it as the growth has been
declined but to what extent it really now a matter of concern for the world economy. Recalling
the reduction in the investment market each of the factors is being interrelated and thus it has
become a major issue to figuring out the exact and their effect (Cornelissen and Thorpe, 2001).
Experts including Chang provided this to be 2% in terms of growth rate and it has been recalled
as the major decline whereas the another team said it to be 5% having minor hiccup in the
economy. The earlier figure has been pointed as several activities and condition and effects lead
to be one of the major concerns for the operation and their ways of determining the factors for
the economic depression. The manufacturing position seemed very weak at the same time the
interest rate or the devaluation of the currency also lead to strengthen the statement (D'Arma,
2011).

On the second Article the concern has been put forward with the factory output and the concern
of the growth in the asset of the country. These are figured below expectation and each of these
activities is being relatively adjusted with the remarks or initiative that created major concern for
the economic experts.

1.3 Evaluation of the key arguments and supporting activities from separate business
activities
While determining the concern for the articles specified actions and set of statement made it
more valid when it comes to taking decision that are supported by the professional business
graduates. According to the article the main focus has been given on the way China showed its
growth which is not as per it is going through (Davies, 2011). Multiple criticisms that are
supported by expert opinion has been presented. Due to the figures that are being presented by
China Government and the actions such as the devaluation of the currency are much more
contradictory than the way these are being presented.

Therefore, significant focus has been implemented due to the specific actions indicating the
negative effect on the organization. The opinion of Gordon Chang and the Asian Expert
demonstrated these figures in a more structured manner (Hunter and Dhanda, 2004). These
concerns have become a major headache for the CEOs as China due to its condition in the
economy becomes a major factor to be considered for the organization. Depending on the
necessary attributes such as the cut in the interest rate, rail freight, electricity consumption and
several other factors have become a major concern for the global business and these are also
been debated as per two different positions.

Second source or article from BBC News showed several other factors and figures that also
stimulated the floor for thinking it from a new set of angle. Each of the actions and their
outcomes such as the factory output of 6.1% and the fixed-asset investment of 10.4% is one of
the major concerns that provided the yearlong depression for China. The measurement and
initiative of China authority also raised the concern to meet the concern and application for the
organization (Media, 2011).
Task 2
2.1 Analysing the Concepts of the Video Links demonstrating the main points, prediction,
inferences and signposts
According to the first video it demonstrated the difference between the leadership and
management as the way these are functioning the business (Peekhaus and Spiteri, 2003). Each of
the definition portrayed the differences in which the management was identified which are not
interesting to Gordon as these are related with the objective doing things to be more effective
such as doing better than yesterday. On the other hand the leadership has been defined as the
process of identifying the right people for the right work and setting goal which has been
identified as one of core process for achieving the goal.

Accordingly the examples and experiences of speakers friend has been portrayed about running
the hotel and it came out the effect of leadership. Several other examples have been given
including the McDonalds, Zappos in which standing ahead of the pack has been described
regarding Zappos and the factors of leadership on the other hand the cost consideration has been
described. Finally he concluded with the leadership traits where it was developed with the idea of
being more innovative, generous (Sobh and Elleithy, 2010).

The second and Third video provided the core different between the leadership and management
highlighting the internal and external facts. Kotter stated that management has invented in the
early 18th century which in terms of leadership pointed that it has been associated with society
with the early times. Management and its factors such as the organizing, staffing, planning,
budgeting has been included. Accordingly the features of leadership has been contrasted these
with the proper facilitation and traits that are associated with the organization.

2.2 Producing the accurate summary notes of the accumulated materials

According to the first video, speaker described the differences in terms of what managers do and
how they confuse between the leadership and management. The fact that these are included in
the discussion is that each of the management system incorporate the objectives of bringing
efficiency the organization and these include the acts like planning, organizing, staffing. But
when the consideration of leadership appears it points out the selected goals and plan or attribute
the resources to follow and extract those in a broader way (Schwartz and Catanach, 2009). As
per the outcome each of the frameworks are being related with the organizations and their ways
of operations.

But the distinct fact that has been exemplified is that the factors that works behind that and
several example such as the Zappos, McDonalds and other brands have been extracted where
each of the operations have been projected and applied as per the video which in conclusion
provided that the leadership is tailored with something that brings more effectiveness through the
innovation and goal based approaches.

In the third and fourth video a generic discussion on the difference has been portrayed and these
include the combined effort to maximize the understanding and memorize the certain issues that
can be generated from these activities (Sobh and Elleithy, 2010). However, each of the factors of
management represents the processes that are combined with each other and the integration of
the business operations. On the other hand the application of Leadership is concerned with the
implications of accomplishing the goals without thinking about the processes.

Task 3
3.1 Discussing genre and focus through the analysis through business plan development
Here the scenario that has been given provides the opportunity to strengthen the barnstorming
and the way of developing a business plan. According to the business plan it is necessary to
adjust the requirement of the operations. The Major Business Plan is to initiate a one stop
business service that entails with one stop services in the area of exploring different areas of UK
and also provided the innovative services that keep them ahead of the pack.

This business plan for this part can be included as one of the basic structure or initiative for the
business. The major consideration and application that is added with the objective include the
Analysis which include the company analysis, market analysis and the situation analysis. Each
of the analysis will help to gain the industry understanding and the ways to keep it up.
Accordingly, the as the cultural privileges are associated with the business idea these will be
included in the business (Sobh and Elleithy, 2010). Then the marketing planning of outreaching
customers can be done with the effective attribution and contribution of the framework.
According to the objectives each of the operations will be directed through it.
3.2 Development of Structured Written Argument
Here there are specific reasons that can be entitled in order to demonstrate and adjust the
required set objectives and each of the factors associated with the implications. According to the
impactful analysis and evidences the arguments are given below:

Growing demand vs Reduced Quality: One of the major fact is that the requirement for the
tourism is increasing but the quality of the services of the industry is declining. Therefore, with
the objective of providing standard services and their proper evaluation this business will provide
the investors at the same time stakeholders the reliable area to attach and contribute on the
business.

Innovation and Profitability: Tourism Business has already spread all over the business but
with the objectives of the operation the touch of innovation and applications are being utilized on
the basis of the strategic needs. As per the requirement the ROI is expected to be 10.4% which is
lucrative for the business (Schwartz and Catanach, 2009).

3.3 Describing Causes and Effects Relationship with Justification

The most important fact is the causes and effects that are associated with the business plan and
their ways of getting the much more highlight when it comes to the operations. According to the
recent investigation, Tourism industry will grow 43% in the near future and as these are
increasing the additional business are also growing as a part of the business.

Here one of the major causes and relationship is the determination of the objectives of the
business and the way these fills out the requirement of consumers. According to the simple and
reflective definition each of the factors of production and their ways of generating the consumer
demand also reflected on the business by adjusting the required set of application. There are £2.3
billion revenues that are generated from the industry in the past few years but the most relevant
factors are the opportunity to spurn through innovation. Maximize the profitability and also
maintain and sustain in the operations (Thomas, 2014).

Accordingly the objectives of the stakeholders are relatively higher when it comes to the return
and the relationship with the organization also grows with the operational integration associated
with the objectives. According to the relative measurement and integration of the strategies these
have been employed to create a better result from the organization. The Cause and Effect has
been identified and applied as per the requirement and application in terms of the future prospect
that has been included in the research. The major consideration for the research is that these have
incorporated £237000 annual earnings and the alternatives can also maximize the growth of the
business.

3.4 Identification of the Academic hedging and Causations for the Business plan
According to the objectives of the business it has been analysed that there are several risk factors
such as the market competition rivalry and certain other aspect. To add to this issue the business
needs to conduct the cost benefit analysis and certain other aspects of the operations that can
entail a positive precaution against the threat and sustain in the market.

According to the business plan each of the factors need to be justified with respect to the growth
associated with the organization.

3.5 Reference Accurately according to the Harvard system

Based on the format that are being provided in order to attain a positive outcome and result each
of the statement and facts has been referenced and while referencing the consideration for the
Harvard system has been followed.

3.6 Proofread and Edit the Business Text

For the Business case the applicable means of the strategies and their ways of justifying the data
has been presented also updated as per the requirement so that these can provide a valid
consideration and conclusion for the research process.

Task 4
4.1 Explaining how I participated in the business situation and groups
According to the objectives of the tasks the process needed to concentrate on the active
participation and for this task one of the most important factor is the Communication Skill
which I have applied to maintain effectiveness within the group. Moreover, in terms of business
situation and working groups it was necessary to find out the flexibility and opinion sharing skill
which I have provided and also contributed to get a better outcome from it.

4.2 Explaining how I gave opportunities to others to contribute their ideas and opinions
By dividing the presentation in smaller segments as per the contribution each of the members
got the opportunity to present their own expertise areas and also share their views. Here the
aspect of the presentation might take several issues including the time constraints for which I
have divided and segmented the presentation as per the time and these are being represented in
an effective manner.

4.3 Explaining the way I demonstrated the ability to assimilate information by others
One of the major factors that are related with the approach was critically addressed and that is
why these are being prepared and faced with such intensive actions. The prime course of
application has been developed through responding to the opponents’ arguments and the ways to
deal with them.

Secondly, the ways in which the members can cope up with the adverse situation in the group
activity has been presented so that these can provide a major outcome for the group.

4.4 Explaining the way I directed discussion to achieve objectives

By focusing on the requirement of the business presentation firstly the areas of concerns are
identified. Then the application of the data based on the objectives have been adjusted based on
the business materials available and these are critically analysed so that each of the factors
concerning to the discussion can help to gain objective. By creating the outcome each of the
applications have been pointed out and implemented in order to relate and exemplify the massive
outcome for the objectives.

4.5 Reflecting on the Personal Performance and setting future goals

For the performance it can be added that the objectives of the group has been met and thus a
well-directed group has been formed and operated. But when it comes to the consideration and
application for the best outcome each of the factors are needed to be executed more
spontaneously and these are needed to be developed in an effective manner.

As per the application each of the factors have been promoted in order to relate and implant a
positive outcome for the working group. That’s why it is necessary to develop the dual argument
development ability then the achieving the critical analysing ability that is associated with the
operations.
Conclusion
This report demonstrated the areas associated with the objectives of the research and the factors
associated with the personal and professional communications skill. As per the requirement of
the report each of the areas of communication and executing it has been presented so that a better
outcome and impact can be gathered from the experience and their ways of generating the better
performance for the operations in the business situation or activity associated with it.

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