1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910462278703321

Autore

Al-Maskari Khaled Mohamed <1972->

Titolo

A practical guide to business writing [[electronic resource] ] : writing in English for non-native speakers / / Khaled Mohamed Al Maskari

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex., : Wiley, 2012

ISBN

1-283-64529-7

1-118-41077-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (170 p.)

Disciplina

808.06/665

Soggetti

Business writing

Business communication

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Copyright page; Title page; Contents; About the Author; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; What Does this Book Cover?; Chapter 1: Business Writing Style; 1. Keep your purpose, readers and content in mind; 2. Keep your sentences short; 3. Use positive language; 4. Use linking words; 5. Use simple, familiar words; 6. Use the passive voice for specific reasons; When to use the passive voice?; 7. Use bullet points and numbered lists correctly; When to use bulleted and numbered lists; Put lists of items in parallel form; 8. Use tables and charts effectively; Tables; Charts; Line chart; Pie chart

Bar chartFlow chart; 9. Use impersonal style when expressing opinions; 10. Avoid outdated expressions; 11. Avoid repetition; 12. Avoid turning verbs into nouns; Summary; Chapter 2: Business Memos; 1. Heading; 2. Purpose; 3. Body; 4. Conclusion; 5. Closing; 6. Carbon copy "CC"; Common types of memos; 1. To inform; 2. To request; 3. To instruct; 4. To recommend; 5. To respond; 6. To complain; 7. To remind; 8. To show appreciation; Summary; Chapter 3: Business E-mails; 1. Write a clear subject line; 2. Use the "cc" button; 3. Use the Out of Office Assistant

How to use the Out of Office Assistant4. Use attachments for long documents; 5. Keep your message short; 6. Don't use e-mail for immediate action; 7. Use spell check; Frequently misspelled business



words; 8. Use courteous language; 9. Provide an action statement when necessary; 10. Identify yourself clearly; 11. Do not overuse abbreviations; 12. Do not use all capitals when typing; Summary; Chapter 4: Common Writing Errors; Chapter 5: Useful Business Phrases; 1. Referring to a previous communication; 2. Requests; 3. Referring to a negative issue; 4. Enclosing documents; 5. Condolences

6. Congratulations7. Apologies; 8. Recommendations; 9. Closing phrases; Chapter 6: Avoid Confusing Words; Chapter 7: Personal Business Documents; 1. Employee request; 2. Congratulations; 3. Appreciation; References; Acknowledgements; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Nowadays, letters, reports and emails are vital components of business practice. Communication is increasingly global, but it's not any easier to understand or contribute to for non-fluent English speakers. There is increasing pressure to be able to produce effective documents for a business environment but little help out there to do so efficiently, resulting in wasted time and uncomfortable business communication.  This book provides a wealth of practical information for any person who aims to produce short, effective documents within the work environment. It offers sensible, valuabl



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Record Nr.

UNISA996350547103316

Autore

Dallmer Jochen

Titolo

Glück und Nachhaltigkeit : Subjektives Wohlbefinden als Leitmotiv für nachhaltige Entwicklung / Jochen Dallmer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bielefeld, : transcript Verlag, 2020

ISBN

3-7328-5247-4

3-8394-5247-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (356 p.)

Collana

Edition Politik ; 97

Classificazione

MF 9150

Disciplina

306.3

Soggetti

Nachhaltigkeit; Glück; Hedonismus; Politik; Philosophie; Postwachstum; Suffizienz; Konsum; Wohlbefinden; Wohlstand; Glücksforschung; Materialismus; Bildung; Umweltpolitik; Zivilgesellschaft; Bildungsforschung; Politikwissenschaft; Sustainability; Happiness; Hedonism; Politics; Philosophy; Post-growth; Sufficiently; Consumption; Well-being; Prosperity; Happiness Research; Materialism; Education; Environmental Policy; Civil Society; Educational Research; Political Science

Lingua di pubblicazione

Tedesco

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter    1  Inhalt    5  Dank    9  1. Einleitung    11  2. Ausgangslage und Problemstellung    17  3. Erkenntnisse der Glücksforschung    39  4. Philosophische Ideenlehren des guten Lebens    61  5. Wohlbefinden und Materialistische Lebensweise    97  6. Elemente einer postmaterialistischen Lebensweise des subjektiven Wohlbefindens    129  7. Leitmotive von Glück und Nachhaltigkeit    157  8. Aufgeklärter Hedonismus als Leitmotiv nachhaltiger Entwicklung    187  9. Selbstverhältnisse, Subjektivität, Suffizienz    215  10. Politik und subjektives Wohlbefinden: Perspektiven und Handlungsansätze    257  11. Schluss    299  12. Literaturverzeichnis    309

Sommario/riassunto

Wie lassen sich Glück und Nachhaltigkeit verbinden? Um die gegenwärtige ressourcenintensive Lebensweise zu überwinden, braucht es neue Leitbilder von subjektivem Wohlbefinden, die das gute Leben jenseits von Produktion und Konsum verorten. Die bisherige Debatte um Suffizienz und Postwachstum ist dabei vor allem von asketischen



Idealen geprägt, welche für die Mehrzahl der Menschen nicht attraktiv erscheinen. Als eine vielversprechende Variante entwickelt Jochen Dallmer das Modell eines aufgeklärten Hedonismus, welcher das Streben nach subjektivem Wohlbefinden zu einem Beitrag für Nachhaltigkeit werden lässt.

Besprochen in:  Neue Gesellschaft Frankfurter Hefte, 11 (2020), Johano Strasser