Tag Archives: Organizational Values

September 19, 2023[Blog], [Research Library], OCRC - Blogs, Organizational Communication Research Centeremployee relations, employee values, leadership, Organizational Values, organizations, trust, Workplace, workplace communicationsKatie McKechnie

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 →

July 17, 2015[Research Library], OCRC - Leadership Communications, Organizational Communication Research Centeremployee performance, employee-supervisor communication, Organizational Values, transformational leadershipSarah Jackson

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 →

April 1, 2014[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, OCRC - Leadership Communications, Organizational Communication Research Centercharismatic leadership, environmental uncertainty, financial performance, leadership style, Organizational Values, transactional leadershipInstitute for Public Relations

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 →

April 30, 2013[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, OCRC - Leadership Communications, Organizational Communication Research Centeraccountability, corporation responsibility, crisis communications, Enron, ethics, leadership, managerial communication, Organizational Values, responsibility, responsible leadershipInstitute for Public Relations

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 →

July 23, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, OCRC - Engagement, OCRC - Leadership Communications, OCRC - Measurement, OCRC - Trust, Organizational Communication Research Centeremployee communication, Employee Retention, employee values, listening skills, Organizational ValuesInstitute for Public Relations

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 →

July 12, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, Organizational Communication Research Centercommunication effectiveness, electronic communication, employee communication, employee management, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), face-to-face communication, globalization, high-performing companies, internal communication, Measurement Publication, Organizational Values, return on investment (ROI), social mediaInstitute for Public Relations

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 →

July 12, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, Organizational Communication Research Centerculture of inclusion, employee sense making, empowerment, focus group, insurance company, leadership, manager, Organizational ValuesInstitute for Public Relations

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 →

July 12, 2012[Research Library], OCRC - Culture and Values, OCRC - Leadership Communications, OCRC - Measurement, Organizational Communication Research Centerabsenteeism, decision making, employee involvement, employee morale, Employee Retention, employee satisfaction, employee values, healthcare, Organizational Values, Performance AppraisalsInstitute for Public Relations

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 →