Organizational Communication combines the latest research with practical applications of theory. The theme of the text - balancing creativity and constraints - emphasizes the ability to simultaneously consider the enabling and constraining aspects of communication. The goals for the textbook include imparting the core theories and skills that organizational communication students need; and sharing the very best of current scholarship, particularly as it relates to rapidly evolving topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion; economics; public health; and technology.  With cutting-edge research and contemporary examples, Organizational Communication encourages students to practice the theories they learn.