Professional Communication II - Portfolio 2131366 HARSHITHA GADDE

Public Policy refers to the laws, regulations, guidelines and other actions employed by the government to address public problems. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Ayushman Bharath, Make in India, are some of the examples. The term in itself is alien to many people. But the term ‘IAS’ is rarely unrecognized, if not for what it stands for - Indian Administrative Service. IAS is one of the central government policymaking positions alongside Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Revenue Service, among others.        Public Policy education is relatively new in India, established merely about 25 years ago. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) training has been the primary education for policymakers since its inception under the British colonial rule in 1926. With the rise in the popularity of liberal arts, that of public policy education is also increasing. The awareness of the wide range of career oppor...

Some easy protein Paneer of 200gm costs around 90 rupees and can be stored for at least 3 days. Cut the paneer into cubes and refrigerate. Whenever needed, heat a pan, some oil and roast the paneer as you like. Season it with those extra oregano and chili flakes from Dominos that you saved. For the crunchy cravings  Masala Papad is a flavourful healthy option when you want to eat something crunchy. You just have to roast it carefully over the stove fire. Top it with any salad or curd you have and enjoy it as a healthy snack.      Some desi desert Sweet potatoes are great for your sweet cravings. Buy just how many you want and boil them. It's best served when eaten fresh. But they can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days after boiling. Heat it before you eat and serve it with a pinch of salt.  4. The street food There are healthy options in street food too. Boiled corn, Churmuri (Bhel), roasted Peanuts, Coconut water, fruits salad, wheat momos...

Write a compliment  A handwritten piece of kind words brings a broad smile on anyone’s face instantly. When you admire something in someone, expressing it could make their day. When you write it on a paper, they can revisit it whenever they wish to feel good.   Listen to a memorable song you both enjoy Music is nostalgic. Good memories bring positive emotions and help you to keep going. Sing your heart out together to your favorite tune. Music is proved to be therapaetic in nature. When it is paired up by a warm person's presence, it makes it all the more relaxing. Give them a personal therapy with a favourite music.         Spend few minutes to listen to how their day was Though we ask ‘how are you ?’ very casually, taking some time to ask how the person is honestly feeling would make a world of difference. Just listen to them, even to their silence. Share a couple of minutes with them, be present with no agenda.   Tell them a positive sto...

 30 November 2022 Case Study - RZ Renewable Energy and Andhra Pradesh Government RZ Renewable energy owned by Zeeman Ravdjee, is a decade-old sustainable energy company that was launched aiming to address the gap of efficient supply of renewable energy in India. RZ Renewable builds, develops, and generates sustainable energy for commercial and industrial customers and also the grid. It shows keen interest in the national economic development by catering to India’s growing demand for renewable energy and sustainable projects and thereby, leading the renewable energy production in India. It is making use of its state-of-the-art product offerings and best in class service to tap into the unexplored opportunities of the country by promoting Renewable Energy projects for sustainability and efficiency. RZ had executed and commissioned its Wind Power Project in Anantapur in 2016. Over the years, the company has grown exponentially and is looking to expand to other forays in the financial ...

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8 October 2022 What is impression Management? Discuss the 5 strategies of impression Management discussed by Jones & Pittman. Do you think it is necessary for one to have this skill at workspace, discuss with examples. Being social beings, humans interact with other people regularly, consciously or unconsciously making judgements about others from their experiences. First impressions are heavily worked upon at times, accepting the fact that first impressions do tinge the lens one looks at a person in their consequent interactions. Conscious or unconscious management of how others perceive us doesn’t stop with first impressions, rather one is actively engaged in controlling how one is perceived by others. This regulation of the impressions others form of us is referred to as Impression management. Jones and Pitmann have proposed five strategies one employs in Impression management which are, self-promotion, ingratiation, exemplification, intimidation, and supplication. Each of thes...

23 July 2022 Identifying Components of Communication in Happenings Around   Sender: The man in the left  Receiver: The man in the right Purpose: To explain the yarn winding process. Medium: Speech and Action Effectiveness: Successful as the person understood the process after the conversation. Scope: The gap between the indigenous livelihoods and the urban often unaware population. Sender: The rider and the two other people on the bullock cart Receiver: The driver of the car behind Purpose: To tell the driver to go ahead. Effectiveness: Successful, as the car passes after that. Medium: Looks (Nonverbal) Scope: Commute in rural India    Sender: The lady in the saree  Receiver: The photographer Purpose: To take her opinion if she likes the picture of hers taken by the photographer Effectiveness: Successful, as she smiles and shows her satisfaction with the photo. Medium: Facial expression Scope: Pictures might be normal for the millennials but they can be very spe...