Organizational Communication: A Lifespan Approach

• Author: Michael W. Kramer
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: 1st
• Publication Date: October 31, 2016
• ISBN-10: 190606266
• ISBN-13: 978-0190606268

Organizational Communication: A Lifespan Approach provides a student-focused introduction to the dynamic field of organizational studies. Rich with real-world narratives, helpful illustrations, and a consistent application of theoretical frameworks, this text engages readers by demonstrating how to apply communication concepts and perspectives within diverse organizational settings.

The book is uniquely structured to help students understand their communication roles as participants in organizations throughout their entire lives. The content begins by examining how pre-career experiences influence early expectations and concludes with the processes of organizational exit, including retirement. This lifespan approach offers a seamless integration of theory and practice, helping students at any stage of life reflect on past experiences, prepare for new professional endeavors, and understand vital organizational theories in concrete, accessible ways.