This is a book for anyone who is working or training in a professional, managerial, administrative or secretarial role which demands effective communication and business English skills.

This book delivers key personal and professional communication skills, specifically for a business context, that will complement and go beyond the generic skills covered in many more elementary books.

Fundamentals of Business Communication takes an integrated approach to learning. As many skills are vital to the communication process, each is addressed together and individually. A unit on grammar reinforces the basic knowledge needed to structure words appropriately. Features, such as Cases, Business Ethics, and Business Protocol, are provided at the point of coverage to provide a clearer understanding of topics. - Skills associated with the college and career readiness concepts of reading, writing, listening, and speaking are applied in context to increase student understanding. - The Careers and Communication feature provides an overview of the 16 career clusters and the impact of communication skills on each occupational area. - Data files available on the student companion website provide additional exercises to provide practice and reinforce learning.

This textbook is suitable for university students and executives, and also for any person who wishes to gain a broad understanding of business communication and public speaking. Zahed Mannan examines both the historical roots, as well as contemporary theories of communication, to give the reader an introduction to the theory and practice of communication. He then applies the principles of communication to the public speaking context and guides the reader through the steps in the writing process. The book ends with a part that deals specifically real life examples of business communication. The text comprehensive topic coverage provides clear guidance for all communication practices in business and organizations. Centered on the ntion that business communication can influence the interpretation of issues and events, this text provides students and executives with practical tips, contemporary applications, and emphasized on realities of daily career life. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION has been written and designed to fulfill the requirements of current and future communication needs in the social and political context of Bangladesh, as well as the requirements of outcomes-based education. It is hoped that this book will meet the requirements of teaching, training and development program. Besides, the text will provide valuable guidance to any individual who is keen on improving his/her communication skills.

For one-semester/term courses in Business Communication and Business Writing in departments of Business, English, and Communications. This best-selling text brings all the pieces of business communication together to give students a realistic understanding of the fundamental concepts of business communication. The text powerfully demonstrates how to communicate effectively through real-world company examples and real-life business situations. With practical, realistic assignments, students learn the concepts behind effective communication while developing and refining their skills to compete more successfully in today's job market.