Tag Archives: motivating language theory (MLT)

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Topic: Motivating Language Author(s), Title and Publication Sharbrough, W. (2006). Motivating Language in Industry. Journal of Business Communication, 43(4), 322-343. Summary This study examined leaders’ use of motivating language (ML) and several key employee outcomes at the southeast regional division of a Fortune 500 company. Motivating language theory (MLT) predicts that leaders can improve subordinates’ … Continue reading Motivating Language in Industry →

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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: Motivating Language and Employee Absenteeism Author(s), Title and Publication Mayfield, J., & Mayfield, M. (2009). The Role of Leader Motivating Language in Employee Absenteeism. Journal of Business Communication, 46(4), 455-479. Summary Research has found that about 52 percent of employee absences are discretionary. These avoidable absences are the result of factors such as stress … Continue reading The Role of Leader Motivating Language in Employee Absenteeism →