An Activity-Based Theory of Communication Networks in Organizations, Applied to the Case of a Local Church.

McPhee, Robert D.; Corman, Steven R.

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ERIC Number: EJ506291

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Publication Date: 1995

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An Activity-Based Theory of Communication Networks in Organizations, Applied to the Case of a Local Church.

McPhee, Robert D.; Corman, Steven R.

Communication Monographs, v62 n2 p132-51 Jun 1995

Argues and empirically demonstrates that a model based on S. Feld's focus theory validly describes the activity structure of a local church, and that this activity structure is significantly related to communication links among the membership, organized by a latent hierarchy of activation. Finds relationships between activation and personal network characteristics. (SR)

Descriptors: Churches, Communication Research, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Organizational Communication, Volunteers

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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