12MBA16 Managerial Communication syllabus for MBA


Unit-1 Introduction 6 hours

Meaning & Definition, Role, Classification – Purpose of communication –Communication Process – Characteristics of successful communication –Importance of communication in management – Communication structure inorganization – Communication in conflict resolution - Communication incrisis. Communication and negotiation. Communication in a cross-culturalsetting

Unit-2 Oral Communication 6 hours

Meaning – Principles of successful oral communication – Barriers tocommunication – Conversation control – Reflection and Empathy: two sidesof effective oral communication. Modes of Oral Communication.Listening as a Communication Skill, Non verbal communication.

Unit-3 Written Communication 6 hours

Purpose of writing – Clarity in writing – Principles of effective writing –Approaching the writing process systematically: The 3X3 writing process forbusiness communication: Pre writing – Writing – Revising – Specific writingfeatures – Coherence – Electronic writing process.

Unit-4 Business Letters and Reports 8 hours

Introduction to business letters – Types of Business Letters - Writing routineand persuasive letters – Positive and Negative messagesWriting Reports: Purpose, Kinds and Objectives of reports – Organization &Preparing reports, Short and Long reportsWriting Proposals: Structure & preparation.Writing memos

Unit-5 Case Method of Learning 8 hours

Understanding the case method of learning – Different types of cases –Difficulties and overcoming the difficulties of the case method – Reading acase properly (previewing, skimming, reading, scanning) – Case analysisapproaches (Systems, Behavioural, Decision, Strategy) – Analyzing the case– Dos and don’ts for case preparation – Discussing and Presenting a CaseStudy

Unit-6 Presentation skills 6 hours

Designing & Delivering Business Presentations – Advanced Visual Supportfor ManagersNegotiation skills: What is negotiation – Nature and need for negotiation –Factors affecting negotiation – Stages of negotiation process – Negotiationstrategies

Unit-7 Employment communication 6 hours

Employment communication: Introduction – Composing ApplicationMessages - Writing CVs – Group discussions – Interview skillsImpact of Technological Advancement on Business Communication –Technology-enabled Communication - Communication networks – Intranet– Internet – e mails – SMS – teleconferencing – videoconferencing

Unit-8 Group Communication 10 hours

Meetings – Planning meetings – objectives – participants – timing – venue ofmeetings – leading meetings. Meeting Documentation: Notice, Agenda,Resolution & Minutes.Seminars – workshop – conferencesMedia management – The press release – Press conference – MediainterviewsEtiquette Advantage in Business Communication

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