Overview
Purpose
This assignment aims to develop a deeper understanding of the role of emotions in formulating messages that elicit affirming reactions and facilitate agreement. Parameters
Your paper will be 1700-2300 words, including at least three references. All writing must be in the current APA formatting. Application of graduate-level writing and grammar should be carefully considered and implemented. This is a formal paper and may be used to present evidence of mastery to an organization. You must include at least two articles published in peer-reviewed journals (not popular press or online posts). Hurting People’s Feelings or The Pathos Game Search for academic articles on the role of empathy in developing relationships.
Facts, alone, rarely motivate action. On the vast majority of occasions, when a message is received, the receiver’s existing emotional state and the emotional value of the message contribute to the nature of the response. Further, investing in positive relationships with others establishes a foundation for positively responding to messages in the future. To ensure the efficiency of your research and writing, focus on this question:
What role does empathy play in creating and solidifying relationships and/or improving communication?
You may contextualize your comments in the paper in any organizational situation, such as leadership, teamwork, co-worker relationships, etc.
Keywords: empathy, care, caring, emotional intelligence, affect in the workplace, care among co-workers, leader-follower relationship and care/empathy, etc.
This assignment utilizes the TurnItIn originality tool. Upon submission, TurnItIn will generate an originality report that detects plagiarism. This report will be sent to your instructor.