Understanding complex communication processes and problems requires careful attention to all three facets of the rhetorical condition: audience, constraints, and exigence. Constraints that involve multicultural communication variables will require particular focus as instructors encourage the business student's ability to remain rhetorically…

This article studies the linguistic phenomena that accompany the development of a common French-German political terminology. Important stages are the coexistence of similar terms, fixation of terms, appearance of key words, and polarization of terms. (Text is in French) (AM)

It is difficult to compare the United States and European Community (EC) agricultural sectors for several reasons. For one thing, the European community is an economic association of 12 independent nations, each of which has its own national methods of data collection and statistical presentation. The problem of comparing the two sectors is…

The U.S. textile industry may serve as a classic study on regeneration through market forces. The industry has recently made a turnaround in profits after having been recognized as an industry that was losing most of its profits to overseas producers. The reasons for the emerging strength of the industry is that it began to innovate after a…

This paper recommends the use of a computer simulation about trade and tariff negotiations to reinforce and apply principles learned in undergraduate international trade courses and to provide students with an opportunity to use the advanced features of Symphony, a computer spreadsheet. This simulation is a game in which both the class and…

Developed by two United States educators after visiting Japan, and designed primarily for secondary students, this instructional materials unit includes lesson plans for approximately seven class-days; although the actual time necessary for implementation is flexible and may be adjusted. All of the activities focus on Japanese and American…

This booklet for secondary students contains background information and activities about the multinational corporation (MNC). The major goal of the booklet is to impart an understanding of the economic concepts underlying the world economy and the activities of multinational business enterprises. The world economy, the exchange of goods and…

Describes an international business communication course taught at Murray State University. Acquaints students with the challenges of international business communication, provides guidelines for successful cross-cultural business communication, and gives practice in solving international business problems through the use of the guidelines. (RAE)

Explains that the fundamental issue in recent Canadian politics has been the debate over the free trade negotiations between the United States and Canada. Specifically, the issue of cultural sovereignty makes some Canadians wonder if their power would be limited when setting and implementing policy if the treaty is adopted. (BSR)

The authors discuss current trends in technology, international trade, and demographics as these relate to the workplace. They also predict probable futures related to these topics and provide implications for educators. (CH)

Secondary social studies students analyze and discuss a case study dealing with free trade in this lesson requiring one class period. (RM)

Recognizing the increasingly vital role played by international trade in the U.S. economy, the Virtual Trade Mission Program created by the President's Export Council is a multimedia presentation for students at all levels that promotes the Team America approach. National teacher workshops train teachers in the use of the curriculum. (JOW)

Reports the results of a large-scale survey on the demand for business German in German-American companies. Results showed German proficiency was not considered a key qualification, but a significant portion of oral communication in these companies took place in German. German proficiency was most needed in management and marketing departments.…

Considers the role institutional types play in the diversification of higher education and addresses recent moves to put more emphasis on levels of programs. Also considers the role individual profiles of higher education might play in the future. (SLD)

This special report looks at the new economy from the point of view of the worker. It examines the impact of changing competitive standards and emerging organizational structures on knowledge and skill requirements in the U.S. work force. (Author)