Corporate Communication


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The Third Edition of this market-leading text has been updated and expanded with contemporary case material and more detailed coverage of the main topics and trends in corporate communication. New to the Third Edition: - New chapters on strategic planning and campaign management, research and measurement and CSR and community relations - Greatly expanded coverage of key areas: internal communication, leadership and change Communication, issues management, crisis communication and corporate branding - Other topics to receive new coverage include: public affairs, social media, internal branding and issues of globalization. - New and up-to-date international case studies, including new full-length case studies and vignettes included throughout the chapters. - Further reading and new questions-for-reflection will provide the reader with a means to challenge and further their understanding of each of the topics in the book. - Online teaching material for lecturers and students including: instructors manual, PowerPoint slides and new international case studies of varied length, SAGE Online journal readings, videos, online glossary and web links Praise for the Second Edition: "This is a must-have reference book for Chief Executives, Finance Directors, Corporate Communicators and Non-executive Directors in this "involve me" era of stakeholder engagement and corporate communications. How I wish I had had this book on my desk as a Chief Reputation Officer!" - Mary Jo Jacobi, Former Chief Reputation Officer of HSBC Holdings, Lehman Brothers and Royal Dutch Shell 'This is a comprehensive and scholarly analysis of corporate communications. It will offer students and practitioners alike a considerable aid to study and understanding which will stand the test of time in a fast changing business' - Ian Wright, Corporate Relations Director, Diageo




Business Communication in Context


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This title emphasizes the different contexts in which business communication takes place. It introduces the reader to the situations faced by business professionals and provides guidelines for the principles, practices and skills needed to achieve communication success.




Business Communication


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This is a wide-ranging, up-to-date introduction to modern business communication, which integrates communication theory and practice and challenges many orthodox views of the communication process. As well as developing their own practical skills, readers will be able to understand and apply principles of modern business communication. Among the subjects covered are: interpersonal communication, including the use and analysis of nonverbal communication group communication, including practical techniques to support discussion and meetings written presentation, including the full range of paper and electronic documents oral presentation, including the use of electronic media corporate communication, including strategies and media. The book also offers guidelines on how communication must respond to important organizational issues, including the impact of information technology, changes in organizational structures and cultures, and the diverse, multicultural composition of modern organizations. This is an ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates studying business communication, and through its direct style and practical relevance it will also satisfy professional readers wishing to develop their understanding and skills.




Essentials of Corporate Communication


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This lively and engaging new book addresses a topical and important area of study. Helping readers not only to understand, but also to apply, the most important theoretical notions on identity, identification, reputation and corporate branding, it illustrates how communicating with a company’s key audience depends upon all of the company’s internal and external communication. The authors, leading experts in this field, provide students of corporate communication with a research-based tool box to be used for effective corporate communications and creating a positive reputation. Essentials of Corporate Communication features original examples and vignettes, drawn from a variety of US, European and Asian companies with a proven record of successful corporate communication, thus offering readers best practice examples. Illustrations are drawn from such global companies as Virgin, IKEA, INVE and Lego. Presenting the most up-to-date content available it is a must-read for all those studying and working in this field.




Business Communication Practices


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Business Communication Practices That Are Changing Overtime, Are Significant For Success Of Any Business. Relying Importantly On Interpersonal Communications And Technology, The Changing Modern Trends In Business Communications Focus On The Importance Of Human Communication Relationships For Business Communication Links, Communication Skills And Development And Training Programs. While The Mass Low-End Markets, The Bottom Of The Pyramid, And Rural Markets Are Getting The Center Spread For Business Realities, Globalization With Its Challenges And Outsourcing Is Changing The Business Communication Scenarios. In 2000 Decades, The Business Management Scholars, Teachers And Trainers, Researchers, Practitioners, Professionals, And Educators Look Forward To Changing Business Communication Scenarios For Core Competencies In Business.The Present Book Is A Timely Publication, Aiming At Presenting The Ongoing Paradigm Shift In Business Communication Practices In Cohesive And Understandable Pattern. It Gives The Readers Insights About Communication Realities In The Business World. It Introduces The Readers To Business Communication Typology, Contexts And Patterns. Highlighting The Inflow And Outflow Of Information And Sharing With The External And Internal Links Of The Business Organization, The Book Discusses The Dynamics Of Business Communications In The Context Of Performance And Productivity. Besides, Marketing From Its Various Approaches, And Innovations Of Products And Services Are Also Discussed In Detail. Apart From These, The Role Of Advertisement, Public Relations Tactics, Communication Technologies And Skills, Varied Business Models And Many Other Related Concepts Have Been Analytically Dealt With.The Present Book Is Offered To The Students, Researchers, Professionals And Practitioners With The Hope That It Will Provide Not Only Accessible But Exciting Study Material.




101 Tips for Improving Your Business Communication


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This book contains business communication information that may not have been taught in college–information that has been accumulated over years of business experience and teaching. Anyone can read these brief tips to learn how to better communicate in business while saving the time that might have been invested in reading many books. The tips cover the fundamental areas of writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication, as well offer general business communication advice. Each tip is a practical application that can be implemented immediately. Each tip is also illustrated by a story from the author’s work life in various industries. Lastly, the book also lays a foundation for an understanding of how the brain influences all communication.




Communication Skills for Business Professionals


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With its emphasis on Australia and New Zealand, this book is a comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to professional communication.




Business Communication


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Integrated Business Communication


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Integrated Business Communication applies communication concepts and issues from various fields such as marketing, public relations, management, and organizational communication and packages them into a dynamic new approach – Integrated Communication. It is designed to give business students a basic knowledge and broad overview of communication practices in the workplace. Ultimately, the book should be seen as a practical guide to help students understand that communication is key to decision making and fundamental to success in a global marketplace. This book uses an interdisciplinary approach to its discussion of integrated communication by incorporating theory, application, and case studies to demonstrate various concepts. Theory will be introduced when necessary to the understanding of the practical application of the various concepts. This co-authored book will be broad enough in scope and method to be used as a core text in business communication. Case studies will be an integral part of the material. The book focuses on the practical application of theory and concepts Presents case studies from many sectors to illustrate concepts The book will have an interdisciplinary approach utilizing examples from communications, mass communications, marketing, public relations, management, and intercultural and organizational communication being used in many countries throughout the world There will be a strong pedagogical structure within the text with a website providing additional materials for students and lecturers Contributions from Katherine Van Wormer, Theresa Thao Pham, Charles Lankester, Elizabeth Dougall, Jean Watin-Augouard, Kristi LeBlanc, Geof Cox