This paper sets out a theory-based analysis of boundaries for four communication-
focused subject areas that may be legitimately taught in business schools: organiza
tional communication, business communication, management communication, and
corporate communication. System, process, and product models provide the basis for the
analysis. Those models were derived primarily from published definitions and
taxonomies of the four areas. Such conceptual differentiation allows for a relatively
objective determination of discipline boundaries and their interrelationships.
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