The first book of its kind to offer a unique functionsapproach to managerial communication, Managerial Communicationexplores what the communication managersactually do in business across the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions. Focusing on theory andapplication that will help managers and future managersunderstand the practices of management communication, this book combines ideas from industry experts, popularculture, news events, and academic articles and bookswritten by leading scholars. All of the levels of communication (intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural) play arole in managerial communication and are discussed thoroughly. The top, middle, and frontline communications inwhich managers engage are also addressed. Expoundingon theories of communication, the authors relate them tothe theories of management-such as crisis management, impression management, equity theory, and effective presentationskills. These are the skills that are invaluable tomanagement. | Managerial Communication by Reginald L Bell, Paperback | Indigo Chapters