Guide to Managerial Communication: Effective Business Writing and Speaking [Paperback]

Mary Munter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0132564475 | ISBN-13: 978-0132564472 | Publication Date: May 16, 1997 | Edition: 4

Written by a leader in the management communication field and experienced consultant, this succinct and down-to-earth guide summarizes and reviews communication, writing, and speaking strategies - arming students with the know-how, techniques, and skills to deal successfully with managerial communication issues they will face as future business professionals.

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Listed as one of the five business "books you shouldn't miss." - Wall Street Journal "Short, professional, and readable ...indispensable for successful communication in today's business environment." - Journal of Business and Technical Communication --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Written by a leader in the management communication field and experienced consultant, this succinct and down-to-earth guide summarizes and reviews communication, writing, and speaking strategies - arming students with the know-how, techniques, and skills to deal successfully with managerial communication issues they will face as future business professionals.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 4 edition (May 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132564475
• ISBN-13: 978-0132564472
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,271,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent General Reference, February 22, 1998

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William Weller (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to Managerial Communication: Effective Business Writing and Speaking (Paperback)

I am presently using Ms. Munter's book as a text in a graduate course in management communications. If you could only have one book on this subject this would be a good choice. Even though this book covers a broad base of communication skills (strategy, written, verbal and non-verbal, typography, graphical and prepresentation skills), each subject is covered in considerable depth. This book should be on the office shelf of every manager who needs to communicate effectively.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on business writing, July 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Guide to Managerial Communication (6th Edition) (Paperback)

Munter's work clearly and concisely leads you through making your message effective. She gets to the heart of communicating: what form should it take, how to structure it, and how to execute it so that it has the best chance of achieving your purpose. In particular, I was helped immensely from her discussion about how to analyze your audience and choose the best strategy for relaying your message. She not only covers writing, but also presentations and speaking. To top it off, she includes advice about whitespace, word choice, effective sentence structures, outlining, and more. An all-around great book that every purposeful writer should own.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential for anyone in business, June 5, 2001

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This review is from: Guide to Managerial Communication: Effective Business Writing and Speaking (5th Edition) (Textbook Binding)

I studied management communication with Mary Munter as a student at Tuck in the late 80's. At the time, it seemed like a fluff course and of little value. I have grown to realize over the years that strong communication skills are of paramount importance. You can have the best idea in the world, but if you can't communicate it, you may not go far. If you only have one reference book for help in effective written communications, this is the one to have . . . really!