Paraphrasing the quote

 Original: "Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance." Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson Professors of communication (2000)

Paraphrased: According to Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson Professors of communication (2000), employers wants graduates with effective communication as it is one of the fundamental skills that one should possess because it is highly desirable for employment and achieving good performance.