Communication Skills for Business and Professions or Going Alone

Communication Skills for Business and Professions

Author: Paul R R Timm

Based on the idea that while the field of communication is constantly changing, many basic communication skills remain the same, this new book helps readers master the foundational writing, speaking, and interpersonal communications skills crucial for career success. The authors' friendly writing style works hand-in-hand with a non-threatening, humorous presentation that makes the basics of communication lively and interesting. While the greatest proportion of material is devoted to such applications as business plans and funding proposals — the kind of communications most often used by the small businesses and professions — there is also substantial information on report writing and standardized communications, for those interested in large-scale corporate organizations.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	Consistency amid Change: The Future Is Today	2
Ch. 2	The Need for Communication Skills: Career Builder or Career Breaker	24
Ch. 3	Human and Organizational Needs: Communication, Motivation, and Success	54
Ch. 4	Appropriate Language Use: The Way We Word	80
Ch. 5	Proven Communication Principles: Four Pillars of Effectiveness	110
Ch. 6	Media and Technology: Quantum Leaps Daily	136
Ch. 7	Communication with a Diverse Audience: Cross-Cultural Realities	162
Ch. 8	Planning and Managing Writing: How to Write It Right	184
Ch. 9	Projecting Professionalism: Writing with Class	214
Ch. 10	Writing Routine, Informative, and Goodwill Messages: Simple, Quick, and Powerful	238
Ch. 11	Writing Disappointing or Unfavorable Messages: Clarity with Sensitivity	276
Ch. 12	Persuasive and Sales Messages: Getting Results	308
Ch. 13	Communicating about Employment: From Resume to Interview	352
Ch. 14	Using Reports and Proposals: Organizing and Articulating Thoughts	394
Ch. 15	Writing the Report: Getting It Down on Paper	422
Ch. 16	Active Listening: The Master Key	454
Ch. 17	Preparation of the Presentation: Briefings and Oral Presentations	474
Ch. 18	Delivery of Oral Presentations: Conveying Your Message with Impact	498
Ch. 19	The Visual Presentation of Information: Getting the Picture	524
Ch. 20	Participation in Meetings and Teams: You Can't Go On Meeting Like This	548
	Reference Tool One: A Review of Grammar, Punctuation, and Usage	567
	Reference Tool Two: How to Organize and Format Documents	599
	Reference Tool Three: Quick Review Checklists	627
	Reference Tool Four: Research Techniques for Business and Professional Communication	633
	Notes	655
	Index	661

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Going Alone: The Case for Relaxed Reciprocity in Freeing Trade

Author: Jagdish N Bhagwati

Since the end of World War II, the freeing of trade has been most visible in reciprocal liberalization agreements negotiated under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, or GATT, and through increasing bilateral and plurilateral agreements. There has also, however, been a significant, if less visible, unilateral freeing of trade by several nations.

This book, based on a research project directed by Jagdish Bhagwati, examines the experiences with such unilateral trade liberalization. Part 1 considers historical experiences, following Britain’s unilateral embrace of free trade. Part 2 discusses recent examples, and Part 3 discusses unilateral liberalization in specific sectors. The substantive introduction provides a synthesis of the findings as well as theoretical support. It argues that although unilateral freeing of trade is generally less beneficial than reciprocity, it can trigger "sequential" reciprocity through example or by encouraging lobbies abroad to favor trade expansion.