BCChapter 1
BCChapter 1
Understanding Business
Communication in Professional Effective
Productivity
Image Communication
Today’s Workplace
Promotional Business
Work Flow
Materials Relationships
Today’s Dynamic Workplace The Communication Process
Building Business Committing to Ethical
Communication Skills Communication
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Recognizing Ethical Choices Making Ethical Choices
Individual Corporate
Ethical Dilemma Ethical Lapse Employees Code of Ethics Management
Stakeholders Business Pressures
Conflicting Loyalties Illegal Choices
AudienceCentered Improving Intercultural
Approach Sensitivity
Symbols Attitudes
Focus on Audience Culture Is A Shared System
Thought Patterns
Be Respectful Values Norms
Behaviors
Communication
Observe Etiquette
Beliefs Expectations
Cultural Differences Cultural Differences
Contextual
Social Customs
Issues
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Cultural Context Legal and Ethical Behavior
Withhold Judgment
Problem Solving Techniques
Respect Differences
Social Values and Customs Nonverbal Communication
Work and Success
Gestures
Roles and Status
Style of Dress
Use of Manners
Concept of Time Facial Expressions
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Negative Cultural Attitudes Overcoming Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism Cultural Pluralism
Avoid Assumptions
Xenophobia
Avoid Judgments
Stereotyping Acknowledge Distinctions
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Written Intercultural Skills Written Intercultural Skills
Use Plain English Strive for Brevity
Strive for Clarity Use Transitions
Use Proper Addresses Avoid Slang and Idioms
Cite Numbers Carefully Keep Paragraphs Short
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Oral Intercultural Skills Oral Intercultural Skills
Minimize “Noise” Don’t Patronize
Obtain Feedback Use Accurate Language
Speak Slowly Learn Foreign Phrases
Clarify Intent Listen Carefully
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Improving
Oral Intercultural Skills
Workplace Sensitivity
Adapt Your Style Assume Differences
Take Responsibility
Confirm Understanding
Withhold Judgment
Clarify the Next Step
Show Respect
Watch Body Language Practice Empathy
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Improving Improving
Workplace Sensitivity Workplace Sensitivity
Tolerate Ambiguity Seek Common Ground
Look Past the Surface Send Clear Messages
Be Patient and Persistent Deal with the Individual
Admit Cultural Biases Learn When to Be Direct
Stay Flexible Observe and Learn
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Communication Technology Using Technological Tools
Internet
Voice Technologies
Maintain Perspective
Virtual Agents
Voice Mail
Email
Boost Productivity
Mobile Communication
Reconnect with People
Networking Advances
Mobile Computing
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Reviewing Key Points
• Effective communication
• Today’s dynamic workplace
• The communication process
• Business communication skills
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