BCA Semester 2 – English II – Unit 2: Business Communication. (9Hrs)

Define communication? What are some of the barriers of communication?

Think of a job that you really like. Then, write a job application for the post.

Write an essay on a tourist destination that you think is specially beautiful, historic or significant. In the essay, specifically mention the location, ways to reach there, and unique experience tourists are likely to experience upon the visit.

You work in the Public Relation Department of Nepal Bank Ltd. Prepare a press release to announce the moving of your bank to new location.

As the CEO of Investment Company, write a memo informing all employees to follow social distancing protocol and other precautions in the office to avoid all possible infection of COVID-19.

Prepare a textual brochure highlighting the specialties of Lumbini so that the world will know it better.

ABC Fiber, a large company with more than 500 employees has followed a flexible policy in the dress code. The employees here can wear the casual dress and yet they are supposed to look professional. For the last few months, the dress code has created some problems, and a discussion is going on about the changing of dress code. You as the president of the company, write an electronic mail to the manager calling a staff meeting to discuss the issue.

Write a report on the popularity of fast food restaurants in the cities in recent years.

Write a five paragraph argumentative essay on "Impact and Challenges of COVID-19 Pandemic and the Role of Information Technology on Education."

Lists are used in letters, e-mails, fax message, and memos. What are the major objectives and advantages of using lists and bullets? Explain.

What are the guidelines to be followed while designing leaflets? Explain basing on the text prescribed in your course.

Of late, major cities, especially the capital city, of Nepal have become notorious become of frequent traffic congestion. In this context, write an argumentative essay about the benefits and disadvantages of our widespread use of the motor cars. Come to a conclusion as to whether the motor can be a good thing or bad thing in light of daily problem faced by the commuters in the capital city and elsewhere in Nepal.

You work for Aurora Holdings Plc, a large manufacturing company. In a recent board meeting, it was decided to review the company's staff benefits. At present they include only a company pension scheme and a subsidized canteen. The human resource director asks you to research the additional benefits which could be introduced. You should also recommend three benefits which you consider would be most welcome by all members of staff. Compile a formal report following the prescribed series of headings as discussed in your text of Communication for Business.

You work for Mr. Sushil Kumar Golyan, Manager of the Synergy Hotel, Sharma Path, Birgunj, Nepal.When guests ‘sign out’ before they leave they are able to make many comments on their feelings about the hotel and the service they have received. You have to write a report each month for Mr. Golyan on the points raised. These are the comments made by guests last month. Prepare a report with reference to these comments made by the guests before leaving the hotel.

The service in the restaurant was not very good. We often had to wait half an hour between courses.

EVERYTHING WAS LOVELY-IT IS A WELL RUN HOTEL

"There aren’t enough satellite channels on the TV - no movie channels."

"Very helpful staff - very polite."

"We had a splendid holiday - but the service in the restaurant could be quicker."

"The best hotel in Birgunj city. Very good value."

"It was three days before the broken light in my room was repaired."

"Lovely food - but poor service at meal times. Very slow."

"The gardens are beautiful."

"We will definitely come back. The staff are very friendly."

Prepare the checklists for compiling reports. Describe any two of them.

Identify and correct the errors in these sentences:

a) When you see Melanie later, please don’t mention about her hair.

b) Please give Linda or me myself a call if you have any questions.

c) I want to reiterate again that this behaviour will not be tolerated.

d) The said invoice is 2 months overdue for payment.

e) Has your job been effected by the retrenchments?

f) What time do you want to meet: at the store or plan Friday night?

g) The meeting has been fixed at 12.00 am.

You work for Mr. David Gupta, Manager of Kathmandu Fashions, Ganesh Man Street, Thamel, Kathmandu. Mr. Gupta has just been told that some urgent repair work is being fixed to the staff car park next week and the car park will be closed for three days from 8 to 10 August. During this time staff who use their cars to come to work can use the customers’ car park but there isn’t a lot of room in this. It would be helpful if staff didn’t use their cars for these three days and would use the bus or make alternative transport arrangements to get to the shop. It would also help if staff could give each other lifts to work so there won’t be so many cars using the car park. Mr. Gupta has asked you to write a notice about the car park to be placed on the staff notice board. Write the notice.

Brevity and conciseness is one of the qualities of good writing. Re-write the following sentences and make them brief and concise:

i. I am going to speak on the subject of Microsoft Excel.

ii. The cost of this software could be in the region of 10,000 dollar.

iii. The new video game will be launched in the near future.

iv. I hope she answers my proposal in the affirmative.

v. Information technology is used in all walks of life at the present time.

Define 'classified ads'. What kinds of products and services are advertised in classified ads?

Suppose you are a computer dealer in Kathmandu. Write a letter to Apple Company Headquarters, Cupertino, California expressing your intention in distributing the latest Apple Laptop in Nepal.