Internal communications

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/internal-communications

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the discipline scope?Encompasses message delivery, dialogue facilitation, and communication skill development within organizations
2. What is the theoretical underpinnings?Integrates principles from journalism, knowledge management, public relations, marketing, and social sciences
3. Why is internal communications important?It helps everyone understand the company’s goals, feel part of the team, and keeps the organization running smoothly.
4. How has internal communications changed over time?It started with town criers and written notices, then grew to memos, phones, and now email, instant messaging, and video chats that let people talk instantly.

Organizational Cohesion: The degree to which members of an organization feel connected and committed to its goals and values.
Employee Engagement: The emotional commitment an employee has to the organization and its goals, leading to discretionary effort.
Strategic Communication: The purposeful and planned use of communication to achieve specific organizational objectives.