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Work Communication, 1st Edition

Mediated and Face-to-Face Practices

Author: Maureen Guirdham  

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The key strength of the book is in the careful research on the mediated version of interaction. This is both useful and original.' - Anne Marie Bulow, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark 'Both timely and topical, the text clearly and effectively achieves its stated purpose to address the practical skills central to both face-to-face and mediated interpersonal work communication. The demonstrable link between research and the more pragmatic 'guidelines' provided throughout the text is a key strength of the work.' - Donna Henson, Bond University, Australia 'This book reflects a high level of scholarship and command of the material, with the inclusion of recent material and publications representing a comprehensive overview of the 'state of play'. It is sufficiently comprehensive for those of a non-communications background to grasp the basic concepts that inform the background knowledge of the area.' - Fred Morrison, Ulster University, UK 'This is a scholarly work with a great depth of research underpinning it. It represents a comprehensive review of the issues of communication at work. A very impressive book!' - Mike Davies, Winchester Business School, UK

Explores all aspects of interpersonal communication at work, from face-to-face meetings to new forms of computer mediated communication such as social media. Will help the reader achieve skilled interpersonal communication at work through the understanding of relevant theory and latest research, made clear in non-technical language with examples.

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Explores all aspects of interpersonal communication at work, from face-to-face meetings to new forms of computer mediated communication such as social media. Will help the reader achieve skilled interpersonal communication at work through the understanding of relevant theory and latest research, made clear in non-technical language with examples.

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Critic Reviews

“"I am of course familiar with the author's previous text - 'Interactive Behaviour at Work' . I have recommended the text as optional reading across a number of my courses at both undergraduate and masters level. Her general style and approach in that text is clear, succinct, authoritative and in general an excellent guide to the area. At the University of Ulster interpersonal communication is taught on a wide range of courses. Further to modules taught within the School of Communication colleagues in the Ulster Business School teach a number of modules that include a high level of the topic within them. Other colleagues in professions allied to medicine (podiatry, radiography and nursing for example) also include modules on professional communication skills. I would view the level and approach as appropriate given the aims and objectives of the project. In my view the main users of the text will tend to be non-specialists in communication or even in social psychology and thus will have limited exposure to many of the underlying theory and concepts that underpin the domain. In addition there is a very useful market in working professionals interested in self-development of their communication skills or as part of short-courses for professional groups. The inclusion of integrated material on mediated communication adds to the attractiveness of the proposed text to these groups. I would confidently predict the text would be written in a manner attractive to students. The author presents complex material in an accessible yet authoritative manner and students find the structure and organisation of the material scaffolds their learning very effectively. I would certainly consider adopting the book. In conclusion I think the project is highly timely. I have a few reservations but this exceptionally gifted author can meet these and I look forward to the appearance of the text." -”

'The key strength of the book is in the careful research on the mediated version of interaction. This is both useful and original.' - Anne Marie Bulow, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark 'Both timely and topical, the text clearly and effectively achieves its stated purpose to address the practical skills central to both face-to-face and mediated interpersonal work communication. The demonstrable link between research and the more pragmatic 'guidelines' provided throughout the text is a key strength of the work.' - Donna Henson, Bond University, Australia 'This book reflects a high level of scholarship and command of the material, with the inclusion of recent material and publications representing a comprehensive overview of the 'state of play'. It is sufficiently comprehensive for those of a non-communications background to grasp the basic concepts that inform the background knowledge of the area.' - Fred Morrison, Ulster University, UK 'This is a scholarly work with a great depth of research underpinning it. It represents a comprehensive review of the issues of communication at work. A very impressive book!' - Mike Davies, Winchester Business School, UK

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About the Author

Maureen Guirdham is former Director of the MBA programme at City University and Head of the School of Business at Westminster University, UK. In recent years she has worked extensively in central Europe, central Asia, India, and South America.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Red Globe Press
Published
12th December 2014
Edition
1st
Pages
440
ISBN
9781137351449

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ISBN / EAN: 9781137351449
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