The Association for Business Communication (ABC) is an
international organization committed to fostering excellence
in business communication scholarship, research, education,
and practice.
The membership of the ABC, like the field of business communication,
is richly interdisciplinary, drawing members from such fields
as management, marketing, English, speech communication,
linguistics, information systems, to name only a few. Our
membership also encompasses communication consultants and
other business practitioners. We have a strong membership
base in North America, Europe, and Asia and the Pacific.
The values and responsibilities of the Association are outlined in a code of professional ethics, adopted in October, 2005.
ABC supports its members through a number of important
services:
Publications
ABC publishes two quarterly academic journals.
Journals are included as part of ABC membership. Institutions may subscribe through our publisher, Sage.
Conventions
ABC hosts an annual convention in October or November of
each year, where members share research, participate in
workshops, network, and contribute to the on-going business
of the Association.
ABC's North American regions regularly offer Spring regional
conferences. In addition, ABC sponsors a European conference
each May and an Asia/Pacific conference every two years.
Teaching
and consulting resources
ABC supports teachers and practitioners of business communication
through research on communication best practices, research
on classroom teaching and assessment, workshops at conventions,
case studies, and teaching resources published on the web
site.
ABC interest
groups
ABC members with a shared interest have the option of creating
interest groups to achieve professional objectives. ABC
currently supports interest groups focusing on intercultural
communication, consulting, business practices, and MBA education.
New interest groups can be formed at any time.
Awards
ABC recognizes members with awards for service to the Association
and profession; research excellence; teaching excellence;
and outstanding publications. ABC recognizes students with an annual student writing contest.
Job placement
ABC provides job placement services at our annual convention.
In addition, the Association maintains a job board on this
web site.
Advocacy
As the premier association for business communication professionals,
ABC promotes the value of business communication to society.
ABC also works with educational institutions, accrediting
agencies, and industry to improve business communication
education and to promote faculty development.
Become
a member of ABC
Business communication faculty, students, and practitioners
are invited to join ABC. Membership in the Association is
$80 per year for individuals. Students are eligible for reduced
fees of $30 per year.
Dues include
