Comprehensiveness: From opening discussions on the nature of research to thorough treatment of the methods of textual analysis, qualitative and quantitative methods, and finally writing up research, the breadth of coverage is the hallmark of this text
A brief, professional, reader-friendly guide for improving professional cross-cultural communication skills. Help readers communicate across cultures withGuide to Cross-Cultural Communication, a handy reference containing information on negotiations, business writing, and speaking with those from diverse cultural backgrounds. This text also includes business-related examples throughout. The s…
Organizational communication as a discipline grew tremendously over the latter part of the twentieth century, but accompanying that growth has been a struggle to establish a clear identity for the field. The ongoing evolution of complex organizations in an equally complex global environment has scholars continuing to define and redefine the focus, boundaries, and future of the field. The New Ha…
The revised fourth Edition of the field of interpersonal communication delivers a clear comprehensive, and exciting overview of the field of interpersonal communication. It offers graduate students and faculty an important state-of-art reference work in which well-known experts summarize theory and current research. The editors also explore key issues in the field, including personal relationsh…
With Media Convergence, Tim Dwyer has given us a bold restatement of the political economy approach for a 21st century media environment where traditional industry silos are collapsing, and where media users are increasingly engaged with the production and distribution of media and not simply its consumption. The book displays considerable attention to institutional detail and comparative analy…
Offers an examination of technology's impact on media companies and the results of convergence among media industries, considering the effects on journalistic, business, and economic practices. This book explores the changes in communication technologies and the history of media segments and their evolutions as they adapt to global changes
Digital technologies have transformed the way many creative works are generated, disseminated and used. They have made cultural products more accessible, challenged established business models and the copyright system, and blurred the boundary between producers and consumers. This unique resource presents an up-to-date overview of academic research on the impact of digitization in the creative …
This comprehensive Handbook provides a synthesis of current work and research in media management and economics. The volume has been developed around two primary objectives: assessing the state of knowledge for the key topics in the media management and economics fields; and establishing the research agenda in these areas, ultimately pushing the field in new directions
With the media industries facing unprecedented change and challenge from top to bottom, it has never been more vital to understand the elements of strategy and how they apply to media organizations. This new edition: Shows innovation, disruption and strategic adaptation in action, with a stronger focus on a case-based approach; Takes readers deep into case studies on BuzzFeed, The Guardian, Net…
This book highlights the latest research on responsible business and its practical implications for the economy, society, academia, and politics. It presents selected contributions from respected scholars and experts who have conducted international research on corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, corporate governance, finance, and responsible investing. The book examines th…