Oral Communication in Business and Industry: Results of a Survey on Scientific, Technical, and Managerial Presentations

Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Apr 1994

Oral Communication in Business and Industry: Results of a Survey on Scientific, Technical, and Managerial Presentations

H. J. Scheiber ; Peter J. Hager James Madison University

Abstract

This research project focuses on the nature of oral presentations given (and produced) by scientific, technical, and managerial professionals working in business and industry. Our findings are survey-based; they reflect responses to a range of “issues” about technical/professional presentations, including these: 1) frequency; 2) target audience(s); 3) objectives; 4) types; 5) lengths; 6) data/information base; 7) use of visuals; 8) equipment; 9) obstacles; and 10) training. Our results indicate that presentations are frequently used in business, industry, and government and involve a wide variety of managerial audiences within organizations. Primary objectives of presenters surveyed are to inform (“sharing information”) and instruct/train.

Journal: Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published: 1994-04-01
DOI: 10.2190/w6ld-uphf-k3bu-b23n
Open Access: Closed
Topics: writing across the curriculum multilingual writers

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