Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Communication foundations: Establishing a framework for business communication -- Focusing on interpersonal and group communication -- Communication analysis: Planning spoken and written messages -- Preparing spoken and written messages -- Communication through voice, electronic and written messages: Communicating electronically -- Delivering good and neutral-news messages -- Delivering bad-news messages -- Delivering persuasive messages -- Communication through reports and business presentations: Understanding the report process and research methods -- Managing data and using graphics -- Organizing and preparing reports and proposals -- Designing and delivering business presentations -- Communication for employment: Preparing resumes and application messages -- Interviewing for a job and preparing employment messages --