Enrolling in Royal Roads was a huge step in the small town woman’s life. Working for a one of the largest energy companies in the world has allowed me to see the world from a larger perspective. I worked with Royal Roads to build a course load the suited my career goals and am excited to be on this journey. Along this journey I am opening my mind to new concepts and ideas and the rules of academia! It is challenging and rewarding. I believe the books listed will help me reach my goals!
Ethics and Environment (ENVP429)
Introduction to Environmental Law (ENVP313)
- Worster, D. (2008). A Passion for Nature The Life of John Muir. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
This book is a biography of the late John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club. It gives a full spectrum of the solitary mountain man; from his childhood challenges, his pride of being a loving husband and father, to giving a wonderful view of his passion for the environment. He was America’s first great environmentalist, and his passion continues to flourish with the Sierra Club today. The Sierra Club is an environmental organization founded by Muir in 1892 in San Francisco, California.
Sustainable Development: Ideas and Applications (ENVP322)
Sustainability from Theory to Reality (ENVM322)
- Dresner, S. (2002).The Principles of Sustainability, Earthscan, London.
Dresner writes about the importance of sustainability, not in a self-serving sense, but for future generations. In 1987, the United Nations began recognizing the terms ‘sustainability and sustainable development’ as becoming the forefront to looking towards the future in a more environmentally conscious manner. Dresner conducted many interviews for his book with a vast array of experts. The book covers: historical development of the concept of sustainability; contemporary debates about how to achieve it; and obstacles and the prospects for overcoming them.
- Clarkson, L., Morrissettte, V., Regallet, G. (1992). Our Responsibility to the Seventh Generation Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Development. International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg.
This report presents the vision of sustainable development through the eyes and experience of Indigenous peoples. It displays the suffering and pain caused by the cumulative effect of colonial policies, short-sighted development patterns and denial of Indigenous value and lifestyles; the lessons of such traumatic experience should lead decision-makers to rethink their approaches toward a sustainable society. The Institute for Sustainable Development cooperated with Indigenous peoples and organizations within and outside of Canada in the conduct of this work.
- Wackernagel, M. and Rees, W. (1996)Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth, New Society Publishers, Gabriola Island BC, Canada.
The creators and writers of Our Ecological Footprint provide us with the Ecological Footprint (EF) analysis: the methodology of estimating ecological impacts on an individual and aggregate basis. The tool is meant to be used for measuring and visualizing the resources required to sustain our households, communities, regions and nations, converting the seemingly complex concepts of carrying capacity, resource-use, waste-disposal and the like into a graphic form that everyone can grasp and use. This tool helps us understand our impacts and how to live and contribute to a more sustainable way of life.
Leadership (ENMN329)
- Lok, P., & Crawford, J. (2004). The effect of organisational culture and leadership style on job satisfaction and organisational commitment.Journal of Management Development, 23(4), 321-338.
This study examined the effects of organisational culture and leadership styles on job satisfaction and organisational commitment in samples of Hong Kong and Australian managers. Data was collected through participants in Hong Kong and Australia taking their MBA. They completed anonymous questionnaires and submitted voluntarily. All statistical analyses were carried out using a statistical computer program.
- Branson, R. (2014). The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership. Portfolio. United Kingdom
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is an English business mogul, investor and philanthropist. He founded the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies worldwide. This leadership book is written as Branson speaks, and he shares his insights on life and leadership. He is not afraid of taking chances, and believes in true customer service. Above all else, Richard Branson wants to “make a positive difference and do some good” because if “you aren’t making a positive difference to other people’s lives, then you shouldn’t be in business” (Branson, 375).
The Human Side of Business (ENMN428)
Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (COMM350)
- Fischer, R., Ferreira, M. C., Assmar, E. M. L., Redford, P., & Harb, C. (2005). Organizational Behaviour across Cultures: Theoretical and Methodological Issues for Developing Multi-level Frameworks Involving Culture.International Journal of Cross Cultural Management: CCM, 5(1), 27.
The present paper has two objectives. First, general issues for developing and testing cross-cultural multi-level models such as variable identification, measurement, sampling and data analysis are discussed. A second aim is to illustrate some of these issues by developing a multi-level framework incorporating variables at an individual, organizational and national level. The goal is to explain cross-cultural differences in extra-role behaviour. Based on a review of previous multi-level research and cross-cultural research it is proposed that the effect of national culture on work attitudes and behaviour is mediated by organizational practices. The framework is formulated using recent recommendations for the development of multi-level models.
- Gudykunst, W. B., & Nishida, T. (2001). Anxiety, uncertainty, and perceived effectiveness of communication across relationships and cultures.International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 1(25), 55-71.
Anxiety/uncertainty management (AUM) theory suggests that effectiveness of communication is a function of individuals’ abilities to manage their uncertainty and anxiety. The effect of anxiety and uncertainty on perceived effectiveness of communication was examined in two relationships (strangers and close friends) and two cultures (United States and Japan) in the present study. The results indicate that there is a moderate, negative relationship between anxiety and attributional confidence (the inverse of uncertainty) across relationships and cultures. The results also reveal that anxiety negatively predicts perceived effectiveness and attributional confidence positively predicts perceived effectiveness across relationships and cultures. The present data, therefore, support the major axiom of AUM theory.
Organizational Communication (COMM440)
Writing for the Media (COMM450)
- Filak, V. F. (2015). Dynamics of Media Writing Adapt and Connect. United States. CQ Press.
Throughout this text, Filak introduces fundamental writing skills that apply to all media, while also highlighting which writing tools and techniques are most effective for specific media formats and why. It boasts to be user-friendly and loaded with practical examples and tips from professionals across mass media.
- Miller, K. (2014). Organizational Communication: Approaches and Processes. United States. Wadsworth Publishing.
Organizational communication can be conceptualized as a means for approaching the challenges of today’s world. This textbook looks at approaches and processes for challenges such as: globalization, terrorism, changing demographics, changing climates. This is the seventh edition as it continues to require updating as we grow globally from a social and technological standpoint. Miller strives to capture not only how it impacts decision making and conflict, but to also incorporate cultural and gender diversity.
Mindy Henyu 