Finding, Evaluating, and Processing Information

There is many reasons to be a Yankees fan. With proper research anyone can determine the achievement this particular team has accomplished. Looking up the Yankees history is not hard to do nowadays. With technology like the Internet it is a blast when looking for the research. 1. Plan your research- Find out exactly what you need to save time. 2. Locate the data and information you need- Use the information to get your point across. 3. Process the data and information you located-Form and use the information in a organized fashion to get out your message. 4.Apply your findings- Summarize the important data to draw conclusions based on what you've learned. 5. Manage information effectively- Use the data effectively to save time and money. Keeping ethics and etiquette's in your research is also very important. If a fan is trying to convince another fan who's team is better, name calling is not considered good etiquette's. Instead, try convincing with facts. For example, instead of saying "your team sucks", a better approach would be saying " your team stands in last place" this is a way of saying they suck without resorting to name calling. Also, maintaining your composer when a team wins or loses is another form of ethics when it comes to sportsmanship. No needs to be a sour loser if their teams loses or being an obnoxious bragger when their teams win. It's just best to take the sport for what it is, just a game.

Communicating in Teams and Mastering Listening and Nonverbal Communication Skills

As you may already know Professional Baseball, also known as Major League Baseball, is formed into a total of thirty teams divided into two Leagues, fourteen in the American League and sixteen in the National League. Communication within each team is crucial, both verbal as well as nonverbal. Listening to each other is just as important. How these players inner-act and understand one another will dramatically affect the games outcome. One false move or miscommunication can cost any team to give up a run or perhaps even cause the lose of the game. Mastering listening consist of giving the speaker your undivided attention while still observing your surroundings, this takes some practice but must be mastered to achieve maxim affect of teamwork. Some forms of nonverbal communication skills are the signs the teammates give one another. For example, when the pitcher and catcher need to communicate, the catcher would give different signs signifying what pitch to throw next, keeping the batter questioning the next pitch. Another form of nonverbal communication is the signs the base coaches give the runners on base, informing them what is happening on the field, whether it's signaling them to run or remain on that base.

A Message About the Yankees

Do you love Baseball? If so then take the time to read this message. This is the best time of year to become a New York Yankees fan. The Yankees are just a few games away from winning their 27Th World Series. This phenomenal team is celebrating their victory for sweeping the Red Sox and winning the East Division title; now they're on their way to the play-offs to hopefully win their 27Th title as World Champions. The Yankees have just won hundreds games this season, an achievement many great teams never get to accomplish. With such amazing hitters like Derek Jeter, Mike Teixeria, Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and my personal favorite Alex Rodriguez, it's a perfect combination of success. Also, with great pitchers like C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte and my favorite closer, Mariano Rivera, the Yankees are determine to finish this season in first place as well as take home their 27Th World Series. Keep in mind, the St. Louis Cardinals lead in second place with only 11 W.S. That's quite a jump from 26 to 11! So if you want to be part of the winning team; the biggest and most famous franchise, now would be the time to show your Yankees Pride! Let's go Yankees!

Writing a Business Message

When making a business one must remember a important question will be asking themselves, " what is in it for them? That is a question the person sending out the message must keep in mind when trying to get the audiences attention. The message should be much more than just giving information. One should also consider the right words for the occasion. For example, when writing a speech, it is important to avoid using gender bias words which contains "man". Instead of man-made, it's best to write artificial or synthetic. Instead of saying mankind, it is best to use words like humanity, human beings or even people. Another big mistake many people do is use racial/ethnic Bias. Avoid stereotypes or identifying people by their race or ethnicity. It is not the persons race but what the person offers that's important to the business. The Yankees have learned the importance of diversity and therefore know the importance of each individual; there is no need to bring up their race, it is irrelevant.

Communicating in a World of Diversity

It before the nineties the Yankees were not considered a very diverse team, some would even go to the extent of calling this team racist. This team was predominantly just Caucasians; with every little to no minorities, Blacks or Latin players. In time Streinbrenner learned that by hiring a larger diversity of players, the team could benefit by attracting a bigger fan base, and will also help the team win more games. Before and during the fifties, the Yankees dominated the Major League Baseball, but, shortly as time began to change and segregation slowly started to disappear, more and more teams began recruiting minority players, such as Jackie Robinson and Louis Castro. This brought a whole new level of intensity to the ball game. Unfortunately, the Yankees were one of the last teams to catch on to the new phase and ultimately declined in wins. In the sixties and seventies, the Yankees only managed to win four World Series in those two decades,1961,1962,1977 and 1978. When Steinbrenner bought the Yankees from CNN in the early seventies, he realized the importance of hiring minorities and did so. But it wasn't till the mid nineties that the Yankees began to flourish with victories, winning consistently in 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000, and reclaiming what's indisputably theirs, the title of being THE BEST!

Enhancing Presentation with Slides and Other Visuals

Appearance is crucial when maintaining a business. For the Yankees clubhouse, there's no exceptions. When you enter Yankees stadium, the first thing you notice is this huge Projection TV on the left displaying the game. This was put there for a specific reason. It is a way to advertise the game so that the spectators outside can get a full view of the field and players. This was set up to intrigue the crowd outside to buy tickets and join the fun. Another important viewing aspect for the Yankees ballpark is the Monument Park, which was built to commemorate some of their best players. It contains the monuments of five baseball icons - Miller Huggins, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.There are also 20 plaques that recognize the careers of 20 pinstriped legends, including Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, Reggie Jackson and Don Mattingly. This was built so the fans can honor those who played with the pinstripe and contributed to this teams success. Electrical stripes are displayed all over the stadium to help the fans keep track of the score. Everything I mentioned in this essay are different forms of enhancement to help the vistors and fans keep track of what is going on, as well as what has happened within this ballpark/team.

Persuasive Business Message.

There are many similarities between writing a persuasive message and writing a business persuasive message, both need you to identify the seven ways to establish your credibility, but a business message must also have the AIDA model: Attention- get the audiences attention Interest- explain what you are offering Desire- Explain how this will benefit the audience Action- Explain the suggestions you plan to take There are both emotional and logical appeals to consider when making a message, you want to have a balance of the two the get the point across clearly. Also, there are things you would want to avoid when relaying a message. 1.Avoid generalizing 2.Avoid repeating your facts too many times 3.Avoid attacking your opponent. 4. Avoid oversimplifying a problem 5.Avoid assuming any cause and effect 6.Avoid faulty analogies 7. Avoid illogical support

Persuasive Writing

As a assignment in my Business Communication class, I had to write a persuasive letter to the Yankees in hopes of being hired. To my surprise, chapter 10 is all based on persuasive writing. It explains the three steps needed: 1. Planing your message-First, you need to find a way to convince your audience that you offer the best alternative. I. Analyzing your situation. II. Gather information to close the gap between the audiences emotions and beliefs with your own. III. Select the right form of communication suitable for your message. IV. Organize the information properly to make it the most effective. 2. Write out the message by establishing credibility. I.Use simple language so everyone can understand. II. Support your message with facts. III. Identify the sources as form of proof to your facts. IV. Be or find an expert to back up your facts. V. Establish a common ground between you and your audience. VI. Know all side to the issue, what you favor and what you don't. VII. Explain your good intentions. 3. Keep full details and avoid shortcuts for maximum effect while judging your argument objectively.

Steinbrenner, Communicating to the Public

By having strict grooming policies, Steinbrenner is making a statement. He expects professionalism from all his staff, including player, coaches, and the executives. All members of this ball-park are expected to be clean-shaved. No one is permitted to wear any facial hair except for a mustache, and their hair may not be grown past the collar. This is telling the public" I have class and care about my appearance". Another form of communication is Steinbrenner removal of names off the player's jerseys. This was done to not distract the crowd from the game. Steinbrenner wants the public to focus on the team as a whole instead of individual players. This allows the fans to pay attention to the teams progress instead of players record.

Relating to the Yankees

From what I gathered from chapter 1 is, communication is the key to successful company. It is not only what you say but how to say to your employees to get them to work as productively as possible. In order for the staff to take the situation seriously, one must explain the importance of resolving the problem for every ones sake. For example, Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, has very high expectations of his team. He told the general manager, Joe Girardi, if he doesn't get the Yankees to the play-off, he will be terminated from the clubhouse, and the same goes for any Yankee player who does not live up to his full potential. Because of the obscenely high payroll, these players are expected to preform better than any other team, and they are constantly reminded of the consequences every time they mess up. Due to clear communication, all Yankee players strive for excellence, they are aware of the repercussion if they fail, for example, not getting their contact renewal and being traded to another team.

The New York Yankees as a Product or Company

The New York Yankees are a Major League Baseball team from the American League East Division. This team has more championships than any other franchise in North American professional sports history. With 27 World Series championships and 40 American League Pennants, the New York Yankees lead in titles as well as revenue. According to Forbes magazine, the Yankees are the only team who's net worth exceeds 1 billion dollars, 1.7 billion to be exact. Although this team have received a negative reputation for their extreme spending in pursuit of winning (buying the best players in hopes of winning their 27Th championship). According to Wikipedia, the Yankees have achieved widespread popularity and a dedicated fan base. As a product, the Yankees logo has been proclaimed as the most famous and valuable symbol in all sports. Based on their record this season, the Yankees are leading the entire MLB with 86 wins and 49 loses. This captivating team seems to be gaining more fans with every win. This company is thriving in both profits as well as bragging rights (which is important to a fan like me).