In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective communication is the backbone of success. It enables teams to collaborate seamlessly, fosters stronger professional relationships, and enhances efficiency within an organization. However, to truly harness the potential of communication, it is essential to go beyond the daily exchanges of information. One aspect of communication that often gets overlooked … Continue reading The Influence of Communicating Values in the Workplace
Tag Archives: Organizational Values
Topic: Leadership Communications Author(s), Title and Publication Hoffman, B. J., Bynum, B. H., Piccolo, R. F., & Sutton, A. W. (2011). Person-organization value congruence: How transformational leaders influence work group effectiveness. Academy of Management Journal, 54(4), 779-796. Summary This study explored the effects of transformational leadership on employees’ work effectiveness, and whether the effects were … Continue reading Person-Organization Value Congruence: How Transformational Leaders Influence Work Group Effectiveness
Topic: Leadership Author(s), Title and PublicationWaldman, D. A.; Ramirez, G. G.; House, R. J.; & Puranam, P. (2001). Does leadership matter? CEO leadership attributes and profitability under conditions of perceived environmental uncertainty. Academy of Management Journal, 44(1), 134-143. SummaryThis study examined the effects of CEO leadership style on organizational financial performance. Two leadership styles were … Continue reading Does leadership matter? CEO leadership attributes and profitability under conditions of perceived environmental uncertainty
Topic: Responsible Leadership Author(s), Title and Publication Seeger, M. W., & Ulmer, R. R. (2003). Explaining Enron: Communication and Responsible Leadership. Management Communication Quarterly, 17(1), 58-84. Summary Enron, which is the nation’s seventh largest corporation, collapsed in a financial scandal of 2001-2002. This case study explored the reasons for Enron’s demise with principles of communication-based … Continue reading Explaining Enron: Communication and Responsible Leadership
Topic: Employee Engagement Author(s), Title and Publication Maritz Research. (June, 2011). Maritz Research Hospitality Group 2011 Employee Engagement Poll. Maritz Research White Paper. Summary Maritz Research, a firm specializing in employee and customer satisfaction studies and programming, conducted this study. The online panel included 1,857 individuals who were 18 years of age or older, worked … Continue reading Maritz Research Hospitality Group 2011 Employee Engagement Poll
Topic: Internal Communication and Employee Value Proposition Author(s), Title and Publication Towers Watson. (2010). Capitalizing on Effective Communication: Communication ROI Study Report. Towers Watson. Summary This report identified how high-performing companies inform and engage their employees in challenging economic times. The data were collected from a survey of 328 organizations that represent five million employees … Continue reading Capitalizing on Effective Communication: Communication ROI Study Report
Topic: Leadership and Employee Empowerment Author(s), Title and Publication Hall, M. L. (2011). Sensing the Vision: Sense Making and the Social Construction of Leadership in the Branch Office of an Insurance Company. Atlantic Journal Of Communication, 19(2), 65-78. Summary This study focused on the sense making process of leadership behaviors among middle and lower levels … Continue reading Sensing the Vision: Sense Making and the Social Construction of Leadership in the Branch Office of an Insurance Company
Topic: Organizational Values and Employee Performance Author(s), Title and Publication Fitzgerald, G. A., & Desjardins, N. M. (2004). Organizational Values and Their Relation to Organizational Performance Outcomes. Atlantic Journal of Communication, 12(3), 121-145. Summary Research has shown that many “best companies” adhere to core organizational values, and performance improves when the values are shared with … Continue reading Organizational Values and Their Relation to Organizational Performance Outcomes