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* * *This simulation is about the communication challenges that arose as two cities, Eugene and Springfield, Oregon (USA), had to adjust to the discovery of wetlands in the west Eugene industrial development area (see vicinity map Where is West Eugene, Oregon? ). The case contains information from interviews, telephone conversations, published and unpublished materials (newspaper articles, booklets, packets, technical reports, video, audio, and correspondence). It includes a variety of written and oral communication assignments. These assignments offer actual examples of the complex audiences that are involved in business and management communication. Some of the assignments are for teams or groups; others are for individuals. Check your course syllabus or your course home page at your school to see which ones you have been assigned, and read the Background Statement.
Choose the assignment you have been given from the Team Assignments List or the Individual Assignments List. You also can check a list of the pages you might visit as a member of each team by looking at the Team Resources Guide or review the cast of characters in the case.
(Team Assignment 1) making recommendations to management of a California-based company, Spectra-Physics, caught in the problem--1989;
(Team Assignment 2) a workshop presentation to environmentalists and landowners/developers concerned about which wetlands would be preserved and which would be developed--Feb. 1990;
(Team Assignment 3) an overview presentation to the site location committee of a large manufacturer about the advantages of building a plant in Eugene's industrial district--Jan. 3, 1990; and
(Team Assignment 4) a briefing for the governor of Oregon on the wetlands plan just before the formal opening of a nature center in the wetlands area at which Senator Hatfield will speak--1994.
Resources for Team AssignmentsIndividual Assignment 1 - Analysis of stakeholders' interests and uncertainties
Individual Assignment 2 - Announcement of wetlands survey results to agencies and owners
Individual Assignment 3 - Design of informative guide about disposal of waste in stormwater drains.
Individual Assignment 4 - Wetlands hike announcement
Individual Assignment 5 - Wetlands Clean-up Day Poster
Individual Assignment 6 - Research report on wetlands' sites available on the Internet or World Wide Web
Individual Assignment 7 - Estimating the Cost of Options for Spectra-Physics in 1988
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(Eugene Addresses, if you are assigned to write a letter)
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