Examines the two worlds of word processing: a theoretical world found in textbooks and magazines, and a "real" world found in offices where some form of word processing has been introduced. Suggestions for business teachers are included. (CT)

The opportunities to teach and foster communication skills through student organizations are limitless. It is suggested that every business teacher investigate the possibility of chartering an organization for business students, thereby helping to facilitate the transition from school to work through well-developed communication skills. (CT)

Suggests business communication faculty will benefit from an understanding of three areas related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) review of class projects involving human subjects research: (1) whether their institution requires such class projects to be reviewed by the IRB; (2) how they can adapt classroom activities, materials, and…

Considers how vignettes or scenarios are particularly effective tools for instruction in cross-cultural business communication and negotiations; they serve the same function as a story that a trainer or professor might use to bring a particular issue to life. Suggests that teachers in intercultural or international business communication should…

Four articles are presented concerning program justification, student recruitment, and quality course offerings. Hosler and Harris discuss factors related to program justification and student recruitment. Goddard and Raabe share teaching implications of P.L. 94-142, and Duff and Syck examine instructional strategies in accounting. (CT)

A comprehensive work experience model based on demonstrated competence in a business or office occupational area was developed for training or retraining vocational education teachers in Ohio. Developed to meet occupational certification requirements within pre-service and inservice professional courses, the model addresses the needs of…

Designed as an aid for those investigating the possibility of opening their first business, as well as business owners with many years experience who have never prepared a written business plan, this workbook guides the reader through the steps involved in the preparation of a business plan or feasibility study. After a general discussion of the…

The author discusses how secretaries can manage their own professional development. Major points are (1) practice and update technical skills, (2) work toward certification, and (3) maintain a professional image, good etiquette, and a positive attitude. (CH)

Discusses basic information services and resources available to business educators. Describes library resources, encyclopedias and other reference works, ongoing published indexes, and automated databases. (GC)

Milwaukee (Wisconsin) has two schools that offer courses in word processing as a part of their business education curriculum. The author describes how the two programs were established. (MLF)

With the growing number of employment opportunities available in the medical field, business educators need to reevaluate existing medical secretary programs. Areas that need special attention are medical terminology (anatomy, laboratory language, etc.), report formats, and the importance of confidentiality of patient information. (CT)

Presents guidelines to help businesspeople and business students become more effective and efficient in the use of e-mail. Includes the authors' experiences as instructors in diverse business schools and corporate settings. Notes that the guidelines cover: recognizing the nature of e-mail; composing e-mail; and processing and managing e-mail. (SG)

Interviews two practitioners in the field of business communication to better understand developments in business literacy and information skills. Concludes with a brief discussion of the opportunities for business communication experts in enhancing literacy in the workplace. (SG)

Argues that cultural diversity can be advantageous or detrimental for organizations depending on organization members' communication. Introduces three forms of communication (ethnocentric, modernistic and cosmopolitan) explored by W. Barnett Pearce, each of which differs in deeply held assumptions. Overviews the implications of cosmopolitan…