Communicating at Work

As the leading text in its field, "Communicating at Work" takes a pragmatic approach that applies scholarly principles to real world business situations. Strong multicultural focus, emphasis on working in teams, and thorough coverage of presentational speaking continue to be hallmark features. The tenth edition features a more streamlined organization, new Technology Tip boxes, new Case Study sidebars, updated coverage of intercultural communication, new communication networks, and more.

Part One: Basics of Business and Professional Communication 1. Communicating at Work 2. Communication, Culture, and Work Part Two: Personal Skills 3. Listening 4. Verbal and Nonverbal Messages 5. Interpersonal Skills Part Three: Interviewing 6. Principles of Interviewing 7. Types of Interviews Part Four: Working in Groups 8. Working in Teams 9. Effective Meetings Part Five: Making Effective Presentations 10. Developing and Organizing the Presentation 11. Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations 12. Delivering the Presentation 13. Types of Business Presentations Appendix I: Sample Presentations Appendix II : Business Writing