In:
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, SAGE Publications, Vol. 4, No. 4 ( 1974-10), p. 291-303
Abstract:
For multinational companies the written report is a major medium of communication. Moving on this assumption, this article suggests that problems do occur within reports between German subsidiaries and parent American companies in the United States. The discussion is divided into two parts: 1) problems associated with operating and action reports as viewed by Germans and Americans, and 2) the place of exterior forces such as culture and language upon the written report. In the end, cultural variances may be the major factor affecting written communication within the same company, yet of two different nationalities.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0047-2816
,
1541-3780
DOI:
10.2190/85C8-CN81-N148-3BWY
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1974
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2067235-4
detail.hit.zdb_id:
184283-3
SSG:
24,1
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