In any organization, the communication of information is necessary: for management to make the necessary decisions for planning, coordinating and controlling the activities of the business; between departments; and also between individuals.  The first part of this course deals with organizational communication and looks at the direction of communication an in organizations, communication methods and networks, and management information systems.  The second part looks at planning effective communications and organizing written communication such as: memos, letters, forms, cabinet papers, relies to parliamentary questions, white and green papers, bills briefs, reports minutes and press releases.  Other topics include: Meetings, Conferences and Interviews.