Effective Internal Business Communication Methods
Learn about writing concise memos, circulars, and notices for effective internal communication within your organization. Understand the components, format, and language of these communication tools.
Effective Internal Business Communication Methods
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Unit 9 Internal Business Communication – Writing Memos, Circulars and Notices Unit 9 Business Communication
Unit Outline 1.What is a Memo? 2. Principles of Precis Writing 3. Components and Format of a Memo 4. Language of a Memo 5.Writing Circulars 6. Writing Notices Unit 9 Business Communication
What is a Memo? • Tool for internal communication • Condensed report • Informal and brief • Similar to precis Unit 9 Business Communication
Principles of Precis Writing Three “C’s” • Condensation • Comprehension • Coverage Include - • Main theme – topic • Components – main ideas • Elements – key words Unit 9 Business Communication
Components and Format of a Memo Main parts - • Header – “ To, From, Date and Subject” • Body - main text • Close - call for action • “cc” - optional Format- 1. Direct organizational plan – informational memo 2. Indirect organizational plan – persuasive memo Unit 9 Business Communication
Guidelines for Writing a Memo • Be brief • Use active voice • Choose simple language • Do not give too many reasons • Ask for action Unit 9 Business Communication
Circulars • Tool for internal communication • Announcement to small groups • Brief and concise • Informal • Caption to indicate purpose Unit 9 Business Communication
Notices • Tool for internal written communication • Addressed to large groups • Legal and official • Precise and clear • Similar to memo • May be sent to individuals – e.g., “Show Cause Notice” Unit 9 Business Communication