Communicating for results: A guide for business and the professions - Softcover

Hamilton, Cheryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534010628 ISBN 13: 9780534010621

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub. Co, 1982

Synopsis

Book by Hamilton, Cheryl

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About the Author

Cheryl Hamilton, an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching, understands the importance of communication as a lifelong skill. Also the author of COMMUNICATING FOR RESULTS, she has conducted a number of research studies, including one published in the COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. Dr. Hamilton has presented more than 32 papers at professional conventions, including those sponsored by the National Communication Association, Southwest Educational Research Association, Western Communication Association, and Texas Speech Communication Association. She has conducted seminars for groups such as the National Property Management Association, Bell Helicopter Textron, U.S. Postal Department, North Central Regional Police Academy, and LTV Aerospace. A native of Illinois, she received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University; her master's degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana; and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas in Denton.

Review

"[Communicating for Results'] approach gives students material to work with in the beginning that begins interpersonally and progresses to public communication. It helps prepare students for the real world workplace."

"The book also includes a good foundation for the study of communication in organizations, a necessary area of study for an overall understanding of the business climate."

"I like the textbook. I find it quite readable and interesting. The information is accurate and addresses current communication issues. Communication is not an option; everyone must communicate at all levels. This textbook gives students tools that will be helpful in becoming better communicators."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub. Co
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0534010628
• ISBN 13: 9780534010621
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320