COM 3930r : Special Topics in Communication Notes Part 2 - did very well in the course!
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Board of governors: larger representative groups. General or constituent assembly: factors in governance structures, size. Individuals vs. company members vs. chapters: resources. Contacts of board members: types of activities. Levels of accountability: total membership, delegates or assembly, board of directors, executive committees, sources of tension in governance, special interest groups. Subsection created by emerging technology or new subspecialty: chapters. Balance of power between national, regional, state and local organizations: committees. Autonomy and acceptance/approval of activities: board-staff relationships. Expectations of roles between board members and the chief staff executive constant communication, but no guarantees: staff-driven vs. member-driven, more staff-driven charities. Trade associations: more member-driven professional associations, functions of boards/delegates, establishing goals/expectations. Including mission, market, goods/services and geographic focus: limitations on means used. Only what is permitted vs. ethical decision-making unless forbidden : hiring the chief staff executive. And then allowing them to manage staff and activities: ******overall policy-making. And effects on current policy: acting/governing as a board.
