Supporting Opinions in Diverse Professional Workplaces

Abstract

Communicating arguments and opinions in workplace environments are the foundation of establishing and maintaining relationships between all levels of the organization. This chapter establishes a definition of an argument and explores the different occasions, types, and models of argument construction. Different logical fallacies are also covered, and examples of each fallacy are tailored specifically to professional contexts. This chapter also examines the intersection of culture, language, and persuasion. The chapter concludes by discussing the diversity of persuasion styles and how different cultures conceptualize the nature of persuading others.