Organizational Communication: Today's Professional Life in Context

by Edward C Brewer and Jim Westerman

Book Overview

Filled with both classic and contemporary examples and a variety of engaging stories, Organizational Communication teaches students how to apply theory in diverse real-world contexts including government, small and family-run businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. This book presents the increasingly global and mediated nature of communication in organizations, resulting in a highly readable and engaging introduction to the field.

KEY FEATURES
* Case studies in every chapter bring organizational communication stories, dilemmas, and theories to life
* A focus on organizational behavior is infused throughout the text to help students see the content from a business-management perspective
* "Key Point" callouts appear in the margins throughout each chapter to focus students' attention on the most significant concepts
* "Context Matters" sections at the end of each chapter show students how to apply concepts in context with plentiful real-world examples and scenarios
* "The Hollywood Connection" end-of-chapter features help students apply chapter concepts to organizations depicted in popular films

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190200413
• ISBN13: 9780190200411
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.1"