Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Oct 1986

The Management of Business Writing

Terrell G. Manyak

Abstract

American business is now responsible for training an entire generation of poorly skilled writers. While brief writing seminars may help, the real cure begins with training managers on how to manage the writing process. They need to see the link between good writing and good leadership. Simply sending reports back to employees with a sarcastic note to “get it right” does little to build writing skill and confidence. Managers also need strategies for working with employees. These strategies extend from simple revising techniques to the use of sophisticated computer programs.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
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1986-10-01
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10.2190/y9km-3kmj-eu95-0w3w
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