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Modes of Communication Name Purdue University Global Course # & Name Instructor Date Achieving effective communication is a vital skill for a thriving professional environment. Not only does it bring about confidence and optimism, but it also brings about an understanding of the emotions and intentions of communication by clearly conveying your message through the best possible avenue. While effective communication is not an instinct for most people, learning when and how to use the different modes of communication builds trust with coworkers, improves teamwork and creates overall healthy workplace communication. Scenario Mode Choice Justification for Choice Your company is going through a reorganization, and you have been tasked with reducing your team by three members. Face-to-face conversation. - Face-to-face conversation would ensure I sincerely give the bad news to the affected team members directly, without taking them in rounds, allowing them to process the information and ask questions if necessary (Bateman & Konopaske, 2022, p.12). The mode would display my utmost respect and professionalism to the employees by having a conversation with them instead of emailing or sending a message, minimizing the possibilities of legal action. The one-on-one conversation helps to reinforce the importance and value of the employee, thus building their esteem and eliminating any animosity and anger that may build up. Additionally, it facilitates a smooth departure by communicating respectfully and effectively to the employee, so they can process the information and cooperate in the process of leaving. You have a last-minute change to a meeting agenda and need to let meeting attendees know about it quickly. Email -I would utilize email as it is quick as all is needed is to compose the message communicating the change, and within seconds, through an integrated email system, all meeting attendees receive and read it (Sanders, 2015). Emails are...