This text treats writing and communication as integral elements of business. Starting with its most important chapters, those covering the basics of writing (3-13), Boone/Kurtz weaves real business examples and applications throughout (unlike many other tests which relegate business examples to end of chapter material). As its name, CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION, suggests this book is also concerned with the challenges of modern communication. Its has the most integrated and complete coverage of today's important issues like communication technology, multi- culturalism, global communication, organizational culture, teamwork, and ethics.

Throughout this edition, Ober prepares students for the accelerated pace of business communication by clearly connecting every topic, example, and exercise to the modern workplace. In addition to the basics of written and oral communication, the student text features a practical, how-to introduction to the best practices for using email, voicemail, the Internet, and other innovations in communication technology. The Fifth Edition comes with two free CD-ROMs: the Urban Systems Case Study, offering a series of workplace simulations; and BusCom Writer, including writing modules for 10 basic business documents.

Seeks to help students to develop effective oral, written and employment communication skills. Brings a business focus to business communication by using examples and applications from actual companies.

Ober prepares students for business communication by employing a hands-on approach, connecting topics, examples, and exercises to the modern workplace. The text provides ample opportunity for students to practice their oral and written skills, and includes strategies for using email, voicemail, the Internet, and other innovations in communication technology.Continuing the emphasis on technology and work-team communication, the Sixth Edition features the Eduspace online learning tool and integrates real-world perspective and the 3Ps (Problem, Process, Product) writing model.Chapter-opening interviews with high-level business managers include Gilbert C. Morrell Jr. of The Nucon Group, Scott Roller of Texas Instruments, and Gary Davis of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., among others.Urban Systems Case Study CD-ROM, an innovative simulation CD packaged free with every new textbook, is tied to the continuing case presented in the text. In 15 modules students experience and solve the unique and complex communication challenges posed by workplace policies and organizational dynamics. End-of-Chapter Mini-Cases, culled from recent business periodicals, challenge students to solve real-world communication problems.The Eduspace online learning tool features BusCom Writer Tutorials, a set of interactive computer modules that guide students through the development of 15 basic business documents. Each module is based on the textbook's 3Ps (Problem, Process, Product) model.

In this book, each chapter begins with an on-the-job interview with managers from MNCs, small entrepreneurial companies and nonprofit organisations. The text places minor emphasis on traditional technology (such as word processing) and major emphasis on newer technologies (such as teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and video and electronic presentations). To make the book reader friendly, continuing examples are used throughout the chapter (and sometimes carried forward to the next Chapter). It contains mini-cases based on current events appear at the end of each chapter so that students can practice solving real-world communication problems.· Chapter 1 Understanding Business Communication · Chapter 2. Work-Team Communication · Chapter 3. Communicating Technology · Chapter 4. Writing with Style: Individual Elements · Chapter 5. Writing With Style: Overall Tone and Readability· Chapter 6. The Process of Writing · Chapter 7. Routine Messages 8. Persuasive Messages · Chapter 9. Bad-News Messages · Chapter 10. Planning the Report · Chapter 11. Collecting and Analyzing the Data · Chapter 12. Writing the Report· Chapter 13. Planning the Business Presentation · Chapter 14. Illustrating and Delivering the Business Presentation· Chapter 15. Employment Communication · Chapter 16. Indian Case Studies

This text provides teaching aids at point-of-use. Included in the margin notes are brief anecdotes and quotations gathered from contemporary business publications that can be used to enrich lecture material. Teaching tips and references to other resource materials can be found in the margins, as well as thumbnail PowerPoint slides and handouts that suggest when to incorporate the presentation and handout materials into the lecture.