Fundamental Theories of Business Communication Laying a Foundation for the Field /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mayfield, Milton (Author), Mayfield, Jacqueline (Author), Walker, Robyn (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Summary:XI, 266 p. 3 illus.
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Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2020.
Edition:1st ed. 2020.
Series:New Perspectives in Organizational Communication,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57741-4
Format: Electronic Book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. How We Selected the Theories
  • 3. A Typology of Business Communication Theories
  • 4. Theory Classifications
  • 5. Channels and Barriers
  • 6. Cultural Characteristics and Influences
  • 7. Flows and Patterns
  • 8. Meaning-Making and Discovery
  • 9. Motivation and Persuasion
  • 10. Organizational Structures
  • 11 Reasons and Representations
  • 12. Emerging and Noteworthy Theories
  • 13. Theory Traditions and Influences
  • 14. Why We Need Business Communication Theories
  • 15. Conclusion and Future Development
  • 16. Recommended Readings.