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1 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 1 Understanding Business Communication in Today’s Workplace

2 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 2 Global Communication Internal Audiences External Audiences

3 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 3 Communication Benefits Problem Solving Decision Making Productivity Work Flow Business Relationships Promotional Messages Images and Brands Audience Response

4 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 4 Effective Communication Practical Factual Concise Clear Persuasive

5 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 5 What Employers Expect Organizing ideas and information Expressing ideas and information Reading and listening effectively Communicating with diverse groups Using communication technology

6 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 6 What Employers Expect Writing and speaking effectively Applying business etiquette Communicating ethically Obeying regulations and guidelines Using time productively

7 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 7 Communication Process Sender Has an Idea Sender Has an Idea 1 1 Sender Encodes the Idea Sender Encodes the Idea 2 2 Sender Produces Message Sender Produces Message 3 3 Audience Decodes Message Audience Decodes Message 6 6 Audience Receives Message Audience Receives Message 5 5 Sender Transmits Message Sender Transmits Message 4 4 Audience Reacts to Message Audience Reacts to Message 7 7 Audience Sends Feedback Audience Sends Feedback 8 8

8 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 8 Communication Skills Ethical Communication Audience-Centered Approach Intercultural Sensitivity Constructive Feedback Business Etiquette Technology Skills

9 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 9 Ethical Communication True in Every Sense True in Every Sense Includes Relevant Information Includes Relevant Information Not Deceptive in Any Way Not Deceptive in Any Way

10 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 10 Unethical Communication Unethical Practices PlagiarismPlagiarismSelectiveMisquotingSelectiveMisquotingFalsifyingNumbersFalsifyingNumbersDistortingVisualsDistortingVisuals

11 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 11 Recognizing Ethical Issues Ethical Dilemma StakeholdersStakeholders Conflicting Loyalties Difficult Tradeoffs Ethical Lapse Business Pressures Illegal Choices Unethical Choices

12 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 12 Making Ethical Choices Policies and Structures Individual Employees Corporate Management Code of Ethics

13 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 13 Audience-Centered Approach Focus on the Audience Care About the Audience Respect the Audience

14 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 14 What Is Culture? ValuesNorms SymbolsBeliefs AttitudesExpectations Culture Is A Shared System Behaviors Communication Thought Patterns

15 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 15 Intercultural Sensitivity Assume Differences Withhold Judgment Show Respect Tolerate Ambiguity Look Past the Surface Note Cultural Biases

16 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 16 Intercultural Sensitivity Remain Flexible Seek Common Ground Deal with Individuals Learn When to be Direct Observe and Learn Review Travel Books

17 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 17 Cultural Differences Contextual Issues Nonverbal Communication Social Customs Law and Ethics

18 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 18 Cultural Context Decision-Making Practices Problem-Solving Methods Negotiating Styles HighContextLowContextHighContextLowContext

19 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 19 Legal and Ethical Views Seek Mutual Ground Withhold Judgment Respect Differences Send Honest Messages

20 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 20 Social Customs Behavior Formal Rules Informal Rules Concept of Time Concept of Time System of Values System of Values Respect for Authority Respect for Authority Status and Wealth Status and Wealth Manners

21 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 21 Nonverbal Communication Decoding Verbal Messages Interpreting Nonverbal Signals Cultural Context Communication Process

22 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 22 Negative Cultural Attitudes EthnocentrismEthnocentrism XenophobiaXenophobia StereotypingStereotyping

23 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 23 What Is Cultural Pluralism? Admit Distinctions Avoid Judgments Avoid Assumptions Accepting Multiple Cultures Accepting Multiple Cultures

24 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 24 Written Intercultural Skills Use Plain English Use Plain English Strive for Clarity Strive for Clarity Use Proper Addresses Use Proper Addresses Cite Numbers Carefully Cite Numbers Carefully

25 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 25 Written Intercultural Skills Strive for Brevity Strive for Brevity Use Transitions Use Transitions Avoid Slang and Idioms Avoid Slang and Idioms Keep Paragraphs Short Keep Paragraphs Short

26 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 26 Multicultural Speaking Skills Speak clearly and simply Look for feedback Rephrase as needed Clarify your meaning Do not “talk down” to others

27 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 27 Multicultural Speaking Skills Learn important phrases Listen with care and respect Adapt your conversation style Check for comprehension Clarify what will happen next

28 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 28 Feedback in the Workplace Constructive Feedback Constructive Feedback Destructive Feedback Destructive Feedback Process Focused Outcome Focused Personal Attacks Unclear Guidelines

29 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 29 Etiquette in the Workplace RespectRespect CourtesyCourtesy Common Sense

30 Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 1 - 30 Communication Technology Maintain Perspective Use Tools Wisely Connect with People


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