Management Communication

Reviewed by Scott Gunderson, Business & Management Faculty, Minnesota State on 6/27/19

On its surface the book looks short on content. However, the text integrates videos, articles and other information that enhances the existing outline format. read more

Reviewed by Scott Gunderson, Business & Management Faculty, Minnesota State on 6/27/19

Comprehensiveness     rating: 4    see less

On its surface the book looks short on content. However, the text integrates videos, articles and other information that enhances the existing outline format.

Accuracy     rating: 5

The book is error free and no bias detected.

Relevance/Longevity     rating: 4

Content is current to today's managerial communications. There are multiple links to videos and articles and as with a textbook of this nature, you can expect that some links are broken.

Clarity     rating: 5

This is the texts strongest asset. The textbook is written with only the main points, references or links to other resources are available in case the reader needs additional information.

Consistency     rating: 5

Not surprising for a managerial communication textbook, it follows "to the letter" English standards

Modularity     rating: 5

Virtually each page of the textbook has a topic of its own. Each page is written in appropriate business format, using an active voice and white space.

Organization/Structure/Flow     rating: 5

The chapters are laid out in an appropriate sequence that build on each other.

Interface     rating: 5

The text is supported by color, charts and links to other appropriate material.

Grammatical Errors     rating: 5

The textbook is an easy read, no filler language. It is short and to the point and is grammatically correct for business.

Cultural Relevance     rating: 3

The textbook is written at a level that will not insult a skilled communicator, and basic enough for readers that English may not be their first language. The textbook is also sensitive to send the appropriate message to any audience/race/culture. The textbook is limited however in using scenarios and support information such as articles and links.

Comments

The textbook is suitable for associate and bachelor's level managerial communication courses. There is little in the way of instructor resources so expect to create your own supplemental materials.

Reviewed by Dr. Eva Johnson, Director, LSUS on 4/5/19

The textbook is very comprehensive covering each communication tool in a manner that is easy for students or anyone to read with helpful examples. Each subject matter is indexed and highlighted. read more

Reviewed by Dr. Eva Johnson, Director, LSUS on 4/5/19

Comprehensiveness     rating: 5    see less

The textbook is very comprehensive covering each communication tool in a manner that is easy for students or anyone to read with helpful examples. Each subject matter is indexed and highlighted.

Accuracy     rating: 5

The content is very accurate with examples that are universal, error-free and unbiased.

Relevance/Longevity     rating: 5

The content is up-to-date, relevant and can be updated relatively easy.

Clarity     rating: 5

The information is clear and orderly using the appropriate context with terminology that is universally understood.

Consistency     rating: 5

The textbook framework and terminology is consistent throughout the textbook. While each section has a color division, the terminology is consistent.

Modularity     rating: 5

The textbook is divided into small reading sections color-coded with the appropriate heading and can be assigned in different places in the textbook without a lot of realignments and disruptions.

Organization/Structure/Flow     rating: 5

Each topic in the text is presented in a logical clear fashion easy to read with examples through-out each section that understandable.

Interface     rating: 5

There were no navigation problems are distortions displayed throughout the text.

Grammatical Errors     rating: 5

There were no grammatical errors found.

Cultural Relevance     rating: 5

The text has no culturally sensitive information. The examples are inclusive of all backgrounds and cultures.

Comments

I really enjoyed the textbook. The color-coded section kept my attention. The small pockets of information were clear, concise and not overwhelming. This is the type of textbook that I think every student would enjoy reading.