Explores the role of word processing in offices, and the reluctance on the part of executives to use dictating machines. Suggests that future executives should be taught the use and benefits of word processing machines as part of business communications courses. (JMF)

Argues that in the real business world, there are important considerations in writing besides clarity, precision, and grace--the value of vagueness and the art of memo-writing are discussed. (KS)

Reviews what is taught in the basic college-level business communication course and speculates on curriculum trends for the future. (KS)

Provides a rationale for teaching nonverbal communication theory within the context of the basic business communication course. (KS)

Argues that intercultural communication studies are increasingly important for students. Provides insight into the dynamics of the intercultural communication process. Offers a plan for teaching intercultural communication concepts. Suggests classroom activities that may be used to help students develop intercultural communication skills. Provides…

Discusses the term "process" using definitions from a small desk dictionary. Claims that communication theory reflects a process point of view. Describes how most models of the communication process are similar to that delineated by Aristotle. Discusses current business communication texts in light of these models. (JD)

Discusses the need for a Chinese business-communication textbook that is limited to and defined as communication in foreign trade and that eliminates trite expressions and out-of-date style and formats in the business writing of Chinese engaged in international business. (DF)

Advocates the simplification of marking papers by using a list of 10 guide numbers given to students before the writing exercises begin. (DF)

The author argues that the successful completion of one secondary credit of shorthand or business communications instruction should be considered the equivalent of one secondary credit of English study and should thus count as the fulfillment of one credit of the English graduation requirement. (CT)

Authors discuss (1) journalism and business writing as ways of learning to write, (2) differences between journalism and business writing, (3) a journalistic approach to solving business communication problems, and (4) business communication and journalism sharing a common goal of effective communication. (HTH)

This research suggests integrated marketing communication (IMC) is widely used by small business. In a survey of Midwest businesses, it was found that smaller business tend to integrate their marketing communication to the same extent as do larger businesses. Their advertising, P.R., and sales promotion are as likely to present a unified message,…

Focuses on the preeminent position of business communication in China's largest business school specializing in international trade, the Beijing Institute of Foreign Trade. Covers background, business communication courses and texts, and methods of instruction. (PD)

This report describes and flowcharts the process of the paper work flow at a hypothetical automotive parts business from the disbursement of funds to the updating of the inventory records, in order to supply business students with a lesson in using the data processor. (CT)

Different concepts of profit may lead to communication problems in business negotiations. A study of Japanese and American business students' concepts of profit revealed Japanese unidimensional and American multidimensional conceptualizing of profit. (PD)

Discusses how technology complicates the submission and return of assignments in distance education courses. Notes that although software provides some solutions, marking papers and providing meaningful feedback to students in an online environment proves to be more complicated and time consuming than the traditional pen-on-paper method. Considers…