Discover a realistic approach to communication in today?s organizations with BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: IN PERSON, IN PRINT, ONLINE, 10E. You learn today?s most important business communication concepts in detail and within the context of how communication happens in organizations today. Company examples and situations demonstrate how principles work in the real business world.
In addition to refining core written and oral communication skills, you learn to navigate complex relationships and use current, sophisticated technologies. You master the skills to create PowerPoint? decks, manage your online reputation with LinkedIn and other tools, engage customers using social media, lead web meetings and conference calls, and more. With self-reflection questions throughout the book, you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and how to communicate most effectively to reach your personal and professional goals.
Part I: FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION.
1. Understanding Business Communication.
2. Team and Intercultural Communication.
3. Interpersonal Communication Skills.
Part II: DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS.
4. The Writing Process.
5. Improving Your Writing Style.
Part III: WRITTEN MESSAGES.
6. Neutral and Positive Messages.
7. Persuasive Messages.
8. Bad-News Messages.
Part IV: REPORT WRITING.
9. Planning the Report and Managing Data.
10. Writing the Report.
Part V: ORAL AND EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATION.
11. Oral Presentations.
12. Employment Communication.
Reference Manual A: Language Arts Basics.
Reference Manual B: Formatting Business Documents.
Reference Manual C: Common Types of Business Reports.
Reference Manual D: Glossary.
