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Author(s), Title and Publication Madlock, P. E., & Hildebrand Clubbs, B. (2019, in press). The Influence of Supervisors’ Use of Motivating Language in Organizations Located in India. International Journal of Business Communication. Summary Motivating Language Theory describes three communication styles leaders use to motivate employees. Specifically, motivating language (ML) includes using direction-giving language (i.e., give … Continue reading The Influence of Supervisors’ Use of Motivating Language in Organizations Located in India →

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Topic: Motivating Language and Employee Performance Author(s), Title and Publication Mayfield, J., Mayfield, M., & Kopf, J. (1995). Motivating Language: Exploring Theory with Scale Development. Journal of Business Communication, 32(4), 329-344. Summary Little research has been conducted to explore the roles that leader’s language plays in strategic communication with members. This study proposed and tested … Continue reading Motivating Language: Exploring Theory with Scale Development →

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Topic: Organizational Culture and Power Distance Author(s), Title and Publication Madlock, P. E. (2012). The Influence of Power Distance and Communication on Mexican Workers. Journal of Business Communication, 49(2), 169-184. Summary This study was framed by the theory of independent mindedness (TIM). TIM focuses on the congruency or similarity between the culture created within an … Continue reading The Influence of Power Distance and Communication on Mexican Workers →

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Topic: Supervisor Leadership, Communication Competence and Employee Satisfaction Author(s), Title and Publication Madlock, P. E. (2008). The Link Between Leadership Style, Communicator Competence, and Employee Satisfaction. Journal of Business Communication, 45(1), 61-78. Summary This study examined the impact of a supervisor’s communication competence and leadership style on employee satisfaction. A survey was conducted with 220 … Continue reading The Link Between Leadership Style, Communicator Competence, and Employee Satisfaction →