This volume takes a communications-oriented approach to a wide range of topics encompassing organization, management, political theory and practice, business-government relations, innovation processes, and IT. Offering a balanced, international presentation, it contains authoritative contributions from world-renowned experts representing various disciplines, including administrative law, organizational and political theory, phenomenology, public and business management, educational technology, psychology, and other fields. The book addresses typically neglected subjects such as communicating through humor, drama, film, poetry, fiction, and other creative forms.

Communication is the lifeblood of every business organization. This book on Business Communication aims to bring about the relevance/importance of communication in business. It highlights the different types of formal and informal communication taking place in an organization. Various forms of written and oral communication; including letters, memos, orders, interviews, group discussions, meetings etc., have been discussed in detail. Besides, the importance of non-verbal communication has also been elucidated. Effort has been made to keep the text simple and comprehensible, including a lot of examples and case studies. Students' exercise at the end of every chapter has been added to inculcate interest in readers for higher and deeper learning. There is comprehensive coverage of all topics on Business Communication prescribed for study for the students of Commerce, Management, Hotel Management and MCA etc. This book is not only helpful for the students of Business Communication, but is also a helpful guide to those who want to improve their communication skills.

For undergraduate and MBA courses in Management Communication, Writing, and Oral Presentations. Also a useful reference for Executive Seminars/Workshops. A brief, professional, reader-friendly guide to improving managerial communication. Guide to Managerial Communication is a clear, concise, practical text for cultivating effective written and oral communication in a managerial, business, government, or professional context. The ninth edition has been updated based on user feedback while still maintaining the brevity, easy-to-follow organization, and professional orientation of previous editions. Keeping it short, professional, and readable: * Short: The authors have summarized key ideas from thousands of pages of text and research. Bulky examples, cases, footnotes, and exercises have been omitted for brevity's sake. * Professional: This text only includes the information professionals will find useful because unlike other textbooks, it has been designed specifically for business students. * Readable: The format of this text, along with its clear writing style, makes it easy to read and skim. Overall, the tone is direct, matter-of-fact, and nontheoretical.