The fourth edition of Communications for Business is a comprehensive textbook,
workbook, and reference book rolled into one. This book will help readers to develop
confidence and expertise in composing effective business communications.
This book will be helpful to anyone who is working or training to work in an
administrative, managerial or secretarial role which demands good communication and
business English skills.
This book should prove useful to students wishing to take the following examinations:
- Pitman Qualifications English for Business Communication
- LCCI Examinations Board English for Business
- RSA Examinations Board Communication in Business
Contents
About the author
Preface to the fourth edition
Acknowledgements
Section One: The nature of communication
Unit 1. Business communication basics
Unit 2. Speaking, listening and non-verbal communication
Unit 3. Use of English
Section Two: Business letters
Unit 4. Introducing the business letter
Unit 5. Rules of good writing
Unit 6. Recruitment correspondence
Section Three: Telecommunications
Unit 7. Fax messages
Unit 8. Electronic mail
Section Four: Internal communication
Unit 9. Memos
Unit 10. Reports
Unit 11. Meetings
Section Five: Persuasive communication
Unit 12. Circulars and sales letters
Unit 13. Publicity material
Unit 14. Notices, advertisements and leaflets
Section Six: Visual and oral communication
Unit 15. Forms and questionnaires
Unit 16. Visual presentation
Unit 17. Reformulating and summarising
Unit 18. Oral presentation skills
Appendix
Index
456 pages, Paperback