Managerial Communication Report
Communication 3300: Business and Professional Presentations
MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION REPORT
TO: Mr. Hopton
FROM: John Banders
SUBJECT: Managerial Report: Constructing Your Professional Business Image
DATE: December 13, 2007
In today's politically correct climate we are not supposed to give any credence to the fact that people can be and are routinely discriminated against because of their appearance. Unfortunately, in our politically correct world, perception is reality. Corporations of all sizesbig and smallgo through great lengths to build a company's image and establish a good report with its customers. They also spend millions of dollars each year planning how to protect that image. Therefore, as it is vital for employees and managers alike to be aware at all times to uphold their professional business image because their image projects the image and success of the companies they work for. Equipping first-time work force entrants and existing business men and women with knowledge of this topic is important, as they will be provided with the do's and don'ts of constructing and maintaining a professional business image to ensure their individual success in the job market.
Preview
This report will explain the importance of being professional in the business world as well as cover the following topics on how to construct a professional business image: work attire, wardrobe selection and business etiquette. Each topic will point out commonly overlooked problems pertaining to projecting a professional image and include recommendations on how to remedy each problem.
Investigation
Communication with difficult coworkers is a topic that has been heavily researched. Several articles relevant to the topic of constructing a professional business image are available online. Thomsett (1991) discusses in "The Little Black Book of Business Etiquette guidelines on how to communicate a professional image with the use of proper dress code.
MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION REPORT
TO: Mr. Hopton
FROM: John Banders
SUBJECT: Managerial Report: Constructing Your Professional Business Image
DATE: December 13, 2007
In today's politically correct climate we are not supposed to give any credence to the fact that people can be and are routinely discriminated against because of their appearance. Unfortunately, in our politically correct world, perception is reality. Corporations of all sizesbig and smallgo through great lengths to build a company's image and establish a good report with its customers. They also spend millions of dollars each year planning how to protect that image. Therefore, as it is vital for employees and managers alike to be aware at all times to uphold their professional business image because their image projects the image and success of the companies they work for. Equipping first-time work force entrants and existing business men and women with knowledge of this topic is important, as they will be provided with the do's and don'ts of constructing and maintaining a professional business image to ensure their individual success in the job market.
Preview
This report will explain the importance of being professional in the business world as well as cover the following topics on how to construct a professional business image: work attire, wardrobe selection and business etiquette. Each topic will point out commonly overlooked problems pertaining to projecting a professional image and include recommendations on how to remedy each problem.
Investigation
Communication with difficult coworkers is a topic that has been heavily researched. Several articles relevant to the topic of constructing a professional business image are available online. Thomsett (1991) discusses in "The Little Black Book of Business Etiquette guidelines on how to communicate a professional image with the use of proper dress code.
References: Beckham, Julie. Protecting a professional image for your company. (12-06-07) [Online] http://hubpages.com/hub/Projecting_a_Professional_Image_for ¬_Your_Company Fetto, John. Dress Code—U.S. Corporations reinstituting the business dress policies. [Online] http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4021/is_2002_May_1/ai_88679443 Thomsett, M.C. (1991). The little black book of business etiquette. New York, NY: American Management Association. Zawada, Z. (2006, April 23). Tymoshenko tries to change her anti-business image. The Ukrainian Weekly, p. 1, 30.