Business Communication Today

by John V. Thill, Courtland L. Bovée

A book that addresses the need for skills-building in today’s competitive business environment, Business Communication Today has been completely revised and reworked to provide the most cutting-edge information available on the market. Combining a solid foundation of communication fundamentals with practical advice and insights, readers will be effectively prepared for the challenges they’ll face when entering the job market. Thorough coverage and thoughtful integration of business communication technology sets this book apart from the competition. Every essential technology is covered, successfully demonstrating the importance of business etiquette, teamwork, proper short communication (memos, email, instant messaging, etc.), and effective business reports and proposals. An especially useful tool for those entering the job market, this book is also a must-read for corporate trainers, office managers, and others that need to utilize effective communications on a day-to-day basis.

Genres: Business, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Communication, College, School, Reference

585 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information and wonderfully organized, but dreadfully boring in its delivery. Also some large grammatical errors, which is ironic for a communications textbook. Great for everyday career guidelines, not great for any deep problem solving.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bad. Granted it was a textbook for a Business Writing class, but even for a textbook it was very bad. A whole lot of reading for very little information that you could actually use. The only useful section for me was the vey end where it discussed tips for preparing a better resume.

But then again, there do seem to be a number of students out there who think it is appropiate to write emails and blogs for school the same way they would text a friend. Seriously, LOL and lack of punctuation is not appropiate in a school assignment.

[Kasandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a college textbook, this is surprisingly well written and interesting. Should be required reading for all college students, now that communication takes place so frequently in the electronic sphere and it seems that many people have lost the ability to write concisely, clearly, and respectfully. Great tips and hints for all sorts of communication and a great reference that I will keep in my library.

[Gaurav Pvc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best for everyone

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical and useful - make sure you obtain the latest edition for the most current information!

[Andria Smalz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, not just for students, but for those who have been in business for years and need to update their thinking to fit the business world today.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for school.

[Vini Wins]

Yet to read, can rate only after reading

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Required reading for my course this semester tilted Communication for Professionals. I already knew most of this information as I have worked in a field that requires a lot of business communication skills, but would be helpful for students who have not.

[CJ]

college coursework

[Ana Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buen acercamiento a la comunicacion de negocios, buenos tips y recomandaciones, sin duda in libro de texto de cabecera

[Sardar Himat]

I think this reading gonna to bring business communication change in me

[Jamie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful, hateful work of literature.