I need help to understand conceptual goals and practical goals: very vague questions provided. The definition I was provided for conceptual goals-you want your audience members to change beliefs and attitudes. The definition I was provided for a practical goal you have a specific action in mind and try to convince your audience that it should take this action. Inspire action out there.
1. This document describes the events that led to Mr. Smith's dismissal.
2. Of our cost-cutting options, renegotiating our lease agreements for the airplane fleet would save the company more than the next three options combined.
3. Our investigation shows that security costs have risen in four of the past five years.
4. Well-fitting footwear can reduce the circulation problems that lead to struggles with balance.
5. Bander hedge trimmers are more powerful but less expensive than comparable models; therefore, they represent your best buy in the market.
6. Our software helps you save money, time and effort-for most busy executives, it's like winning the trifecta.
7. Repainting your garage door every third year protects it from weather-related rust.
8. The following table summarizes the results of the most recent customer satisfaction survey.
9. Demographic data predicts a drop in school-aged children in the next decade; therefore, school construction is too risky at this time.
10. Creating a dog park on company grounds would benefit the company in several ways.
What would your answers be to each of the 10 questions?
We can help you if you try to make a go of it first : )
Hint:
#6 is conceptual
while
#1 is practical
PS... I will be off line for a while (as it is Christmas Day) and we have a house full.
Once you have thought about your answers I am sure another tutor would be happy to look them over for you.
1. practical
2 conceptual
3. conceptual
4. conceptual
5. practical
6. conceptual
7. practical
8. practical
9. conceptual
10. conceptual
Please go back and read the definitions of each of those terms again. #s 1, 6, and 10 are correct, but you have too many of the others incorrectly marked. Please review those seven and let us know what you decide.
Practical -- "you have a specific action in mind and try to convince your audience that it should take this action"
Conceptual -- "you want your audience members to change beliefs and attitudes" (I take this to mean there's no specific action indicated; just the overall idea, hoping the audience will change beliefs.)
The way you explained conceptual makes more sense-just the overall idea, hoping the audience will change beliefs. Now it is starting to click. Thank You for all your help. It is greatly appreciated.
1. practical
2 practical
3. practical
4. practical
5. conceptual
6. conceptual
7. conceptual
8. conceptual
9. practical
10. conceptual
To determine whether each statement represents a conceptual goal or a practical goal, we need to analyze the underlying intention of the statement and whether it aims to change beliefs/attitudes or promote a specific action. Let's go through each statement:
1. This statement describes an event that led to Mr. Smith's dismissal. It does not aim to change beliefs or attitudes or promote a specific action. Therefore, it does not represent either a conceptual goal or a practical goal.
2. This statement suggests renegotiating lease agreements to save the company money. It aims to convince the audience to take the specific action of renegotiating the lease agreements. Hence, it represents a practical goal.
3. This statement reports an investigation result about rising security costs. It does not aim to change beliefs or attitudes or promote a specific action. Therefore, it does not represent either a conceptual goal or a practical goal.
4. This statement states that well-fitting footwear can reduce circulation problems leading to balance struggles. It aims to change beliefs or attitudes regarding the importance of well-fitting footwear. Therefore, it represents a conceptual goal.
5. This statement compares Bander hedge trimmers to other models, emphasizing their superiority in terms of power and cost. It aims to convince the audience to choose Bander hedge trimmers as the best option. Hence, it represents a practical goal.
6. This statement states that the software helps save money, time, and effort. It aims to convince busy executives to believe in the software's benefits. Therefore, it represents a conceptual goal.
7. This statement suggests repainting the garage door every third year to protect it from rust. It aims to convince the audience to take the specific action of repainting their garage door. Hence, it represents a practical goal.
8. This statement provides a summary of customer satisfaction survey results. It does not aim to change beliefs or attitudes or promote a specific action. Therefore, it does not represent either a conceptual goal or a practical goal.
9. This statement predicts a drop in school-aged children and concludes that school construction is too risky. It aims to change beliefs or attitudes regarding the timing of school construction. Therefore, it represents a conceptual goal.
10. This statement proposes creating a dog park on company grounds and highlights the benefits it would bring to the company. It aims to convince the audience to take the specific action of creating a dog park. Hence, it represents a practical goal.
By analyzing the intent and purpose of each statement, we can determine whether it aligns with a conceptual goal (changing beliefs/attitudes) or a practical goal (promoting a specific action).