Air and water pollution and solid and toxic waste disposal are examined from a legal and public policy perspective. Emphasis is placed on the prevention of environmental liability. Goals include developing a repertoire of writing strategies for effective management in a variety of business contexts, both national and international. Students develop competencies for clear and concise writing through numerous writing projects, including abstracts, memoranda, letters, and short reports. Persuasive writing is emphasized.
Students learn group writing techniques by completing at least one collaborative writing project.
The relationship between written and spoken management texts is also explored and students support some documents orally. This course prepares students to understand and employ practical communication methods to the dynamics affecting media relations and the business world, nationally and globally. Assignments will ask students to use both oral and written media as part of their strategic decisions affecting a company's public image. This course stresses both theory and practice of oral communication for management. Use is made of the videotape whereby the students are given the opportunity to review and critique their presentations.