Business Communication Second Canadian Edition

Whether you are already working in a business setting or starting out on a new career path, writing and speaking effectively are crucial skills for today's competitive technology-driven business world. Using clear, everyday language, Business Communication presents techniques and strategies for becoming a more confident and more capable business communicator. Business Communication uses a focused modular format with a variety of built-in learning resources to help you focus your studies and learn at your own pace.

Whether you are already working in a business setting or starting out on a new career path, writing and speaking effectively are crucial skills for today's competitive technology-driven business world. Using clear, everyday language, Business Communication presents techniques and strategies for becoming a more confident and more capable business communicator. Business Communication uses a focused modular format with a variety of built-in learning resources to help you focus your studies and learn at your own pace.

Integrating all elements of effective business communication, this all-in-one package blends information with technology, presented in an engaging multimedia environment. Numerous real-world examples and document critiques provide the means for learning grammar and business communication mechanics more effectively than any other book on the market today. After an informative introduction that describes the foundations of business communications, this book covers such topics as: the three-step writing process (planning, writing, and completing business messages); brief business correspondence (letters, memos, e-mails, and instant messages); business reports and proposals; and employment messages. Comprehensive appendices for format and layout of documents and a handbook of grammar, mechanics, and usage round out this book. A must-have reference book for anyone in a professional business office, this resource is also an excellent primer for those just entering the job market.

The Business Communication field is at a crossroads as communication technologies are reshaping how people communicate in the workplace. Business Communication: Developing Leaders for a Networked World, by Peter Cardon, puts students at the center of business communication through the author's unique focus on credibility woven throughout the textbook chapters, forward looking vision built on traditional concepts, and practitioner and case-based approach. Students are more likely to read and reflect on the text, and are better positioned to understand the essentials of efficient and effective business communication, thereby transforming them into leaders for a networked world.

Equip your students with the communication tools needed for success in today's workplace with this comprehensive, business-savvy text! Business Communication 2e has an exciting new contemporary design with clear easy-to-follow instructions guiding students through the chapters. Two new chapters have been added to this edition, increasing the emphasis on English Grammar and Writing Mechanics. Help students master the basics of workplace communication with proven instructional techniques, time-tested learning approaches, and complete teacher support. Topics such as exchanging information via telecommunications software, electronic mail, images and multimedia, and on-line information services are presented. Students refine writing, listening, speaking, computing, and research skills while using the latest technology tools. This text is ideal for the year-long business communication class. Business Communication 2e is the total solution for teachers who want comprehensive coverage of business document preparation. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.