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Peer reviewedHarris, Thomas E. – Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, 1990
Argues that one useful means of examining how different interpretations of organizational communication operate is to consider them under four frames of reference (structural, human resources, political, and symbolic). Argues that this approach assists in explaining why organizations are run the way they are. (RS)
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Management Systems, Organizational Change, Organizational Climate
Download full textHarris, Thomas E. – 1987
A study analyzed the responses of chief executive officers (CEOs) and company presidents to a leadership test and an organizational environment test, to determine whether these individuals' managerial approaches coincided with their characterizations of their organizations' environments. Subjects, CEOs or presidents of 65 randomly selected…
Descriptors: Administrators, Communication Research, Employer Employee Relationship, Leadership
Harris, Thomas E. – 1984
Understanding organizational cultures offers important and useful insights for the professional communicator. The fastest-growing area of interest in the study of modern organizations and their behavior is that of organizational cultures. There are at least two specific ways to categorize and discuss these cultures. The first is to divide them…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Classification, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Harris, Thomas E.; Thomlison, T. Dean – 1983
A study examined the relationship between perceived communication competence and its importance in business organizations and the need for additional training of college business students in communication competencies. A survey was sent to all individuals who had indicated to a university center for management education and services an active…
Descriptors: Business Education, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Education Work Relationship
Harris, Thomas E. – 1987
A study examined the management style of non-Fortune 500 business leaders and its relationship to their organizations' environment in order to provide a profile of a cross-section of these leaders. The presidents or CEOs of 65 randomly selected Indiana companies with annual sales of at least $5 million were surveyed about situational leadership…
Descriptors: Administrators, Communication Research, Employer Employee Relationship, Interpersonal Communication
Harris, Thomas E. – 1986
Effective leaders operate with three different styles: manager-as-technician, manager-as-conductor, and manager-as-developer. The first two work well if the manager remains a hero, but this heroic style diminishes the subordinates' own capabilities and confidence and is counterproductive to change. The post-heroic manager, or manager-as-developer,…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adoption (Ideas), Change Agents, Change Strategies
Peer reviewedHarris, Thomas E.; Tomlison, T. Dean – Central States Speech Journal, 1983
Surveyed managers of businesses and organizations to determine which communication skills are used frequently on the job and those in need of further academic development. Found that listening, motivating people, and handling grievances were the top three areas where additional communication education is needed. Discusses implications for…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Research, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development
