Corporate America is changing the way it dresses. Students who are preparing
for careers in business should be aware of this change, because dress-down
days are becoming a part of American corporate culture. Casual dressing is
popular, and people-friendly companies are capitalizing on its popularity. This
article discusses this corporate trend and offers discussion on the need to
include this concept in the business communications curriculum.
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