ABSTRACT
How can theories of communication competence be transferred to organizational settings? What are the communication needs of the elderly or the handicapped and are these needs being met? Must women adopt traditional male communication patterns to succeed in business? Do training programs really make managers more effective in communicating with their subordinates? Which communication strategies should doctors use to get patients to comply with prescribed treatment regimen? Should parents let their children watch violent cartoon programs if these programs lead to aggressive communication behaviors? What role does interpersonal communication play in assimilating foreigners into a new culture?
