This dissertation develops a theoretical model and methodological strategy for guiding naturalistic research of managerial communication. Managerial communication (MC) refers to the interpersonal communication interactions between managers and their co-workers in a work environment. From a practitioner perspective, MC has been and continues to be viewed as both significant and problematic in managing workers toward the accomplishment of work goals and objectives. From a research perspective, MC has been viewed primarily as an aspect of individual managers' behavioral styles and competencies. Although several findings from this literature have generated some interesting prescriptive techniques for managerial communication behavior, little systematic knowledge exists regarding the nature, problems, and dynamics that underlie MC as it occurs between both managers and their co-workers. / In order to advance research-based knowledge of MC, the current literature is reformulated and integrated from an interpersonal communication perspective. This perspective focuses attention on (1) the interactional and relational nature of MC and (2) the significant role that MC interactions play in influencing the attainment of work goals and objectives. Finally, the methodological research strategy offers several guidelines and recommendations for future research of MC as it naturally occurs within the work context. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 46-10, Section: A, page: 3089. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1985.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75669 |
| Contributors | HENDERSON, LINDA SUSAN., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 229 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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