
Business Communication
Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Published on 30. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-19-599526-8 (ISBN)
Description
What is the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication? How do you identify the communication needs of an organization? How do you improve your interpersonal communication skills and recognize cultural barriers to effective multicultural communication?
Business Communication provides a practical framework for students and demonstrates how communication functions in today's business environment. The textbook covers discussions around communication theory, cognitive communication, organizational communication, cultural communication, stakeholder communication, the writing and listening process, and academic literacy.
Business Communication provides a practical framework for students and demonstrates how communication functions in today's business environment. The textbook covers discussions around communication theory, cognitive communication, organizational communication, cultural communication, stakeholder communication, the writing and listening process, and academic literacy.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Goodwood
South Africa
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
4/0 full col. cover
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
826 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-599526-8 (9780195995268)
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Author
, Lecturer, Division of Communication Management; Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, UP, Pretoria
, Lecturer, Communication, Faculty of Business, CPUT, Cape Town
, Academic development practitioner, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, UWC, Cape Town
, Lecturer, Division of Communication Management Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, UP, Pretoria
, Lecturer, CUT, Bloemfontein
, Language Coordinator, Faculty of Business, CPUT, Cape Town
Content
PART 1: INTRODUCTION ; 1. Where language comes from ; 2. Communication theory ; 3. Cognitive communication ; PART 2: CORPORATE COMMUNICATION ; 4. Organisational communication ; 5. Communication in the workplace ; 6. Cultural communication ; PART 3: READING AND WRITING ; 7. Reading ; 8. The writing process ; 9. Academic Literacy ; 10. Business writing ; 11. Stakeholder communication ; 12. Nuts and bolts: Grammar ; PART 4: LISTENING AND SPEAKING ; 13. The listening process ; 14. Presentations ; 15. Meeting procedures ; 16. Negotiations ; 17. Dynamics of business communication