Communication is the key to successful business. It leads one to negotiate effectively and strike the right deal for the organization. This course provides insight into the technical and structural aspect of communication in business.
Introduction to Communication: Meaning, Definition, Objective and Importance of Business Communication; The Process and Models of Communication (Keith Davis,Lesikar)
Effective Communication: – Effective Listening, Importance of Listening; How to be an effective Listener. Effective Speaking, 7 C’s of Effective Communication
Forms of Communication:- Oral/verbal, Written, audio visual, Nonverbal Communication; Types of Nonverbal Communication- Kinesics, Paralanguage, Proxemics, types of communication(Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal), Medias of Communication (modern and face to face)
Barriers to Communication: Concept, Types, Overcoming barriers to communication.
Business Letter Writing: Forms, Types and Layout Report Writing- Forms, Content, Layout
Development of Soft Skills
Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills,
Team Spirit, Business Etiquette, Leadership Skills.
Practice in Business Communication:
Seminar Presentation, Public Speaking, Interviews, Resume Writing, Group discussion
Books Recommended:
Essential Reading:
1. Rajendra Pal, J. S. Korlahalli, Essentials of Business Communication, S.Chand, New Delhi
2. Asha Kaul, Business Communication, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
Reference books:
1. Pandey, Pareek, Madan and Sharma, Business Communication, RBD Professional Publications, Jaipur.
2. Ronald E. Dulek and John S. Fielder, Principles of Business Communication, Macmillan Publishing Company, London.
3. M. J. Mathew, Business Communication, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur