Pearson eText for Excellence in Business Communication -- Access Card

For undergraduate courses in business communication.

This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card.

Develop business students’ professional communication skills

Following in the wake of the digital revolution and the advent of social media, business communication has been hit by yet another revolutionary change: the rise of intelligent communication technology. In this 13th Edition of Boveé and Thill’s Excellence in Business Communication , the most significant and recent technology-related changes affecting the business world are thoroughly discussed. Not to be forgotten, the text continues to emphasize the fundamental skills and principles of business communication. Featuring practical advice, time-tested processes, and real-world examples, Excellence in Business Communication is the premier text for honing and developing business students’ essential communication skills.

Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience that can be adopted on its own as the main course material. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily customize the table of contents, schedule readings and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class -- motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the eText, helping educators tailor their instruction.

NOTE: Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content and should only be purchased when required by your instructor. This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card. In addition to your purchase, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson eText.

Courtland L. Bovée and John V. Thill have been leading textbook authors for more than two decades, introducing millions of students to the fields of business and business communication. Their award-winning texts are distinguished by proven pedagogical features, extensive selections of contemporary case studies, hundreds of real-life examples, engaging writing, thorough research, and the unique integration of print and electronic resources. Each new edition reflects the authors’ commitment to continuous refinement and improvement, particularly in terms of modeling the latest practices in business and the use of technology.

Professor Bovée has 22 years of teaching experience at Grossmont College in San Diego, where he has received teaching honors and was accorded that institution’s C. Allen Paul Distinguished Chair. Mr. Thill is a prominent communications consultant who has worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 multinationals to entrepreneurial start-ups. He formerly held positions with Pacific Bell and Texaco.

Courtland Bovée and John Thill were recently awarded proclamations from the Governor of Massachusetts for their lifelong contributions to education and for their commitment to the summer youth baseball program that is sponsored by the Boston Red Sox.

PART 1: UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

1. Professional Communication in a Digital, Social, Mobile World

2. Interpersonal Communication Skills

3. Collaboration and Business Etiquette

4. Communication Challenges in a Diverse, Global Marketplace

PART 2: APPLYING THE THREE-STEP WRITING PROCESS

5. Planning Business Messages

6. Writing Business Messages

7. Completing Business Messages

PART 3: CRAFTING BRIEF BUSINESS MESSAGES

8. Crafting Messages for Digital Channels

9. Writing Routine and Positive Messages

10. Writing Negative Messages

11. Writing Persuasive Messages

PART 4: PREPARING REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

12. Planning Reports and Proposals

13. Writing and Completing Reports and Proposals

14. Developing and Delivering Business Presentations

PART 5: WRITING EMPLOYMENT MESSAGES AND INTERVIEWING FOR JOBS

15. Building Careers and Writing Résumés

16. Applying and Interviewing for Employment