English language communication in multinational and national companies : a study of managers (Softcopy is also available) (Record no. 55117)
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| Classification number | Ph.D. TH-0074 |
| Item number | PIL |
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| Personal name | Pillai, Surabhi (DP3811) |
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| Title | English language communication in multinational and national companies : a study of managers (Softcopy is also available) |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2018 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xxiii,325p. |
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| Formatted contents note | CONTENTS<br/>Chapter I Introduction 1 <br/>1.1 Overview of English Language Communication in Indian Companies 2 <br/>1.2 Importance of English Language Communication for Indian Managers 3 <br/>1.3 English as a Second Language in India 6 <br/>1.4 English in Indian Schools 7 <br/>1.5 English Learning Problems in Vernacular Medium Schools 8 <br/>1.5.1 English Learning Problems in Gujarati Medium Schools 8 <br/>1.6 English in Higher Education and Related Problems 10 <br/>1.7 Methods of Teaching English 12 <br/>1.7.1 Translation 12 <br/>1.7.2 Conventional Method 13 <br/>1.7.3 Lack of Skilled English Teachers 13 <br/>1.8 Problem Areas of English Language Learning 14 <br/>1.8.1 Fluency 14 <br/>1.8.2 Pronunciation 14 <br/>1.8.3 Confidence 15 <br/>1.8.4 Vocabulary 15 <br/>1.8.5 Grammar 16 <br/>1.9 Research Gaps and Rationale of the Study 16 <br/>1.10 Research Problem 17 <br/>1.11 Objectives of the Study 18 <br/>1.12 Scope of the Study 19 <br/>1.13 Summary 19 <br/>Chapter II Review of Literature 21 <br/>2.1 English as a Second Language 21 <br/>2.2 Second Language Learning Theories 22 <br/>2.3 English in India: A Historical Perspective 26 <br/>2.4 English in Gujarat: Teaching and Its Related Problems 28 <br/>2.5 Suggested Methods for Teaching English 31 <br/>2.6 Global Presence of English 33 <br/>2.7 Requirement of English in Companies 36 <br/>2.8 English in Management Institutes in Gujarat 38 <br/>2.9 Summary 43 <br/>Chapter III Research Methodology 45 <br/>3.1 Research Design 45 <br/>3.2 Selection of Respondents 47 <br/>3.3 Sampling Methods 49 <br/>3.3.1 First Stage Sampling 49 <br/>3.3.1.1 Selection of companies 49 <br/>3.3.1.2 Selection of management institutes 50 <br/>3.3.2 Second Stage: Selection of Respondents 51 <br/>3.3.2.1 Selection of managers 51 <br/>3.3.2.2 Selection of reporting heads 52 <br/>3.3.2.3 Selection of management students 52 <br/>3.3.2.4 Selection of management faculty members 52 <br/>3.4 Sample Size 52 <br/>3.5 Tools of Data Collection 53 <br/>3.5.1 Questionnaire 55 <br/>3.5.2 Personal Interview 56 <br/>3.5.3 Non-participant Observations 58 <br/>3.6 Variables 59 <br/>3.6.1 Variables Used for the Managers 59 <br/>3.6.1.1 Profile of the managers 60 <br/>3.6.1.2 Differences in methods of teaching English 60 <br/>3.6.1.3 Effects of methods of teaching English on adequacy in ELCS 61 <br/>3.6.1.4 Use of English at home/at company 61 <br/>3.6.1.5 Impact of English language communication skills on professional status in companies 62 <br/>3.6.1.6 Self-assessment of English language communication skills 62 <br/>3.6.2 Variables used for the reporting heads 64 <br/>3.6.2.1 Introduction 64 <br/>3.6.2.2 Expectation of English language communication skills from managers 65 <br/>3.6.2.3 Managers’ abilities in English language communication 65 <br/>3.6.3 Variables for management students 67 <br/>3.6.3.1 Profile of the management students 67 <br/>3.6.3.2 Comprehension of lectures conducted in English 67 <br/>3.6.3.3 Use of English in classrooms and social interactions 68 <br/>3.6.3.4 Efforts of management institutes to improve English language communication skills 69 <br/>3.6.4 Variables for management faculty members 69 <br/>3.6.4.1 Profile of the management faculty members 69 <br/>3.6.4.2 Differences in English language communication skills of management students 70 <br/>3.7 Analysis Plan 71 <br/>3.7.1 Analysis for quantitative data 71 <br/>3.7.2 Analysis for qualitative data 72 <br/>3.7.2.1 Qualitative content analysis 73 <br/>3.7.2.1.1 Method of coding the categories 74 <br/>3.7.2.2 Non-participant observations 76 <br/>3.8 Summary 77 <br/>Chapter IV Managers 79 <br/>4.1 Profile of the Managers 80 <br/>4.2 Differences in Methods of Teaching English 88 <br/>4.3 Effects of Methods of Teaching English on Adequacy in ELCS 93 <br/>4.4 Use of English at Home/at Company 96 <br/>4.5 Impact of English Language Communication Skills on Professional Status in Companies 100 <br/>4.6 Self-assessment of English Language Communication Skills 104 <br/>4.7 Qualitative Content Analysis 112 <br/>4.7.1 Fluency 114 <br/>4.7.2 Grammar 115 <br/>4.7.3 Pronunciation 121 <br/>4.7.4 Accent 124 <br/>4.7.5 Confidence 127 <br/>4.8 Findings: Managers 129 <br/>4.9 Summary 135 <br/>Chapter V Companies Expectations: Reporting Heads 138 <br/>5.1 Introduction 138 <br/>5.2 Expectation of English Language Communication Skills from Managers 145 <br/>5.3 Managers’ Abilities in English Language Communication 151 <br/>5.4 Findings: Reporting Heads 160 <br/>5.5 Summary 162 <br/>Chapter VI Management Students 164 <br/>6.1 Profile of the Management Students 164 <br/>6.2 Comprehension of Lectures Conducted in English 169 <br/>6.3 Use of English in Classrooms and Social Interactions 179 <br/>6.4 Efforts by Management Institutes to Improve ELCS of Management Students 184 <br/>6.5 Non-participant Observations 188 <br/>6.6 Findings: Management Students 190 <br/>6.7 Summary 192 <br/>Chapter VII Management Faculty Members 193 <br/>7.1 Profile of the Management Faculty Members 193 <br/>7.2 Differences in English Language Communication Skills of Management Students 198 <br/>7.3 Findings: Management Faculty Members 222 <br/>7.4 Summary 223 <br/>Chapter VIII English Language Communication for Manager 225 <br/>8.1 Existing English Language Communication Programs 225 <br/>8.2 Proposed English Language Communication Skills Program 228 <br/>8.2.1 Aim of the Program 228 <br/>8.3 Proposed Contents for English Language Communication Skills Program 229 <br/>8.3.1 Grammar 229 <br/>8.3.2 Vocabulary 230 <br/>8.3.3 Writing 230 <br/>8.3.4 Business and online writing 231 <br/>8.3.5 Body language 232 <br/>8.3.6 Presentation skills 232 <br/>8.4 Methods of Training 233 <br/>8.5 Flow of English Language Communication Skills Program 234 <br/>8.6 Summary 235 <br/>Chapter IX Results and Conclusion 237 <br/>9.1 Major Findings 240 <br/>9.2 Discussion on Major Findings 242 <br/>9.3 Proposed English Language Communication Skills Program 248 <br/>9.4 Limitations and Future of the Study 249 <br/>9.5 Implications of the Study 250 <br/>9.6 Final Discussion 261 <br/>References 263 <br/>Appendix 287 <br/><br/> |
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| Personal name | Mallik, Pradeep (Guide) |
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| Country | India |
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| Topic | Doctoral Programme (Ph.D.),CEPT Uni. |
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| Topic | 2011 Batch |
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