Argumentation in the Workplace (original) (raw)

The Routledge Handbook of Language in the Workplace

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This chapter examines the complexities of argumentation in the workplace, beginning with a definition that distinguishes between the common negative connotations of the term and its scientific significance. It emphasizes the role of argumentation as a verbal and social activity that aims to justify and position standpoints in situations of disagreement. The chapter explores how argumentation is a critical component of reasoning and decision-making in both private and public sectors, including discussions on leadership, decision-making, and professional identities.

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