Effective Organisational Communication provides an accessible and critical introduction to the nature and development of communication skills within a management context. Clearly written and with a distinctive two-part format, the text offers an overview of the principles of communication before moving to examine the practical aspects

With a focus on outcomes-based education, this business communication manual caters to the needs of students of business communication at universities, technikons, and private colleges with updated information on writing e-mail messages and using the Internet. Adopting the premise that poor communication can cost an organization business and competitive status in the marketplace, this text focuses on refining and clarifying the products of communication within the company and with the public. Particular focus is paid to interpersonal conversation in small groups, formal meetings, and interviews; written clarity in internal business plans, e-mails, and memos; accessible materials for mass communication and public relations; and rules of basic grammar and punctuation. Examples of all mentioned tools are provided along with the theory and practice of their use.

Rev. ed. of: Effective business communication. 1998.

Communication in organizations has changed drastically since the release of the first edition of this bestselling textbook. This fully revised and updated edition delves into state-of-the-art studies, providing fresh insights into the challenges that organizations face today. Yet this foundational resource remains a cornerstone in the examination of classic research and theory in organization communication.

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This volume presents organizational communication from both a communication and managerial perspective. The text's writing style and use of examples and case studies should prove accessible to undergraduates.

Organizational Communication: Strategies for Success