Tag Archives: communication

July 17, 2015[Research Library], OCRC - Internal Communications, Organizational Communication Research Centercommunication, communication channels, distance, dyads, geographically dispersed work, Organizational Identification, proximity, relationship closeness, shared identity, shared values, telework, virtual teams, virtual work, work relationshipsSarah Jackson

Authors, Title and Publication Boyer O’Leary, M., Wilson, J. M., & Metiu, A. (2014). Beyond being there: The symbolic role of communication and identification in perceptions of proximity to geographically dispersed colleagues. MIS Quarterly, 38(4), 1219-A7. This study explored how communication and shared meaning affect peoples’ perceptions of the geographic distances between themselves and their colleagues, … Continue reading Beyond Being There: The Symbolic Role of Communication and Identification in Perceptions of Proximity to Geographically Dispersed Colleagues →

June 24, 2013[Research Library], Digital Media Research Center, DMRC - Benchmarking, DMRC- Digital/Social MediaAdvertising, communication, Marketing, public relations, social mediaInstitute for Public Relations

Khang, Hyoungkoo, Ki, Eyunjung, & Ye, Lan (2012) Social media research in advertising, communication, marketing and public relations, 1997-2010. Journalism and MassCommunication Quarterly, 89(2), 279-298. Summary Drawing upon the social media phenomena in both practical and academic arenas, this study explored patterns and trends of social media research over the past 14 years across the … Continue reading Social media research in advertising, communication, marketing and public relations →

January 31, 2013[Research Library], Digital Media Research Center, DMRC- Digital/Social Mediacommunication, emotional labour, employment, gender, personal brand, public relations, social mediaInstitute for Public Relations

Bridgen, Liz (2011). Emotional labour and the pursuit of the personal brand: Public relations practitioners’ use of social media. Journal of Media Practice, 12(1), pp. 61-76. Summary Public relations practitioners are encouraged to use their feelings and emotions at work, historically when liaising with clients and journalists, but more recently in online interactions as well. … Continue reading Emotional labour and the pursuit of the personal brand: Public relations practitioners’ use of social media →

August 20, 2012[Research Library], Digital Media Research Center, DMRC - Engagement, DMRC - Health Communications, DMRC - Nonprofit, DMRC- Digital/Social Media, Health, RelationshipsAmerican Red Cross, communication, Dialogic Relationships, Dialogue, Facebook, public relations, relationship management, social media, TwitterInstitute for Public Relations

Briones, Rowena L.; Kuch, Beth; Fisher Liu, Brooke & Jin, Yan. (2011). Keeping up with the digital age: How the American Red Cross uses social media to build relationships. Public Relations Review, 27, 37-43. Forty individuals from the American Red Cross were interviewed to explore the use of social media in communicating with key publics. … Continue reading Keeping up with the digital age: How the American Red Cross uses social media to build relationships →

July 23, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, OCRC - Leadership Communications, OCRC - Trust, Organizational Communication Research Centercommunication, empowerment, feedback, frontline leadership, frontline manager, inspirational leadership, managerial communication, Performance Appraisals, supervisor-employee relationshipInstitute for Public Relations

Topic: Managerial Communication and Frontline Leadership Author(s), Title and Publication Ahmed, Z., Shields, F., White, R., & Wilbert, J. (2010). Managerial communication: The link between frontline leadership and organizational performance. Journal of Organizational Culture, Communication and Conflict, 14(1), 107-120. Summary This essay describes how effective managerial communication (MC) can assist frontline managers (FMs) in cultivating … Continue reading Managerial communication: The link between frontline leadership and organizational performance →

July 23, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Communication Behaviors, OCRC - Leadership Communications, OCRC - Recruitment/Retention, Organizational Communication Research Centercommunication, Defensive Communication, employee burnout, interpersonal relations, leader-member exchange (LMX), leadership, Performance AppraisalsInstitute for Public Relations

Topic: Employee Burnout and Defensive Communication Author(s), Title and Publication Becker, J. H., Halbesleben, J. B., & O’Hair, H. (2005). Defensive Communication and Burnout in the Workplace: The Mediating Role of Leader–Member Exchange. Communication Research Reports, 22(2), 143-150. Summary This study used leader-member exchange (LMX) theory, which suggests that leaders develop different relationships with employees … Continue reading Defensive Communication and Burnout in the Workplace: The Mediating Role of Leader–Member Exchange →