L. Ortiz

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  1. Teaching the Role of Language in Managing Organizational Change: The Sunwest Anti-Union Campaign Case
    Abstract

    This case study focuses on the role of language in managing organizational change. We examined the campaign and rhetorical strategies used by a major US airline to persuade customer service employees not to vote for Teamsters Union representation. The company's anti-union campaign documents included internal memos, letters, and emails. If included in a professional or technical communication course, these documents provide a powerful case for students to explore the role of written communication within a changing organization. We situate the case in the context of relevant literature and provide background information. We also include learning outcomes, methods, and implications.

    doi:10.1109/tpc.2006.875088