Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Understanding the foundations of business communication: Professional communication in a digital, social, mobile world -- Collaboration, interpersonal communication and business etiquette -- Communication challenges in a diverse, global marketplace -- Applying the three-step writing process: Planning business messages -- Writing business messages -- Completing business messages -- Crafting brief business: Crafting messages for digital channels -- Writing routine and positive messages -- Writing negative messages -- Writing persuasive messages -- Preparing reports and presentations: Planning reports and proposals -- Writing reports and proposals -- Completing reports and proposals -- Developing and delivering business presentations -- Writing employment messages and interviewing for jobs: Building careers and writing résumés -- Applying and interviewing for employment --