Discusses how the concept of index can be used to provide an extensive yet coherent account of communicative context, which can be integrated into the more general characterization of social relations provided by the study of institutional ideologies. (MM)

Tests the hypothesis that high writing-apprehensive subjects would differ significantly from low writing-apprehensive subjects regarding the writing intensity of their jobs. Suggests that where a lack of writing productivity exists in writing-intensive jobs, managers might explore writing-apprehension problems, or at least examine the match…

Discusses the importance of open communication between the publication staffs and those involved in organizing school events. (JK)

Examines the relationship between coorientational accuracy (CA) and two dimensions of conflict (tactic selection and interaction satisfaction). Indicates that CA has an impact on interactants' levels of discussion satisfaction. (JK)

Reviews various approaches and books on the subject of corporate management and assesses their usefulness to the English department. (SRT)

Provides evidence for rejecting Festinger's Substitute Locomotion Theory of organizational communication. Demonstrates a clear difference between formal and informal channels of upward communication. Indicates that high mobility individuals communicate significantly more with their supervisors than low mobility individuals and that males…

Suggests ways that community college librarians can improve communication with: (1) faculty, including new faculty, off-campus instructors, and counselors; (2) administrators; (3) peers; (4) support staff; and (5) students. Highlights communication techniques particularly useful for each group. (DMM)

Using an English teacher as an example, this article shows that a good public relations program can be built without formally trained PR professionals. The principal can conduct an effective program by initiating friendly relationships with local reporters, facilitating two-way communication, and being honest when asked tough questions. (MLH)

Dartmouth's class newsletter program has proved to be a simple but effective way to foster loyalty, affection, and support among their alumni. The newsletters also promote continuing education programs, act as informal career and placement networks, and find lost alumni. (MLW)

Argues that before all members of an organization can be taught how to write plain English, the highest levels of management must make it clear by their active participation in the program that clear communication is their highest priority. (DF)

Describes a project to study characteristics of employee publications. Identifies three potential editorial strategies, and concludes that most publications tend toward noncontroversial, "trivial" content like employee recognition themes. (MS)

Looks at three models for the development and functioning of groups. Identifies causes of staff tension and signs of serious internal problems. Considers the option of bringing in an outside facilitator to assist in team development. Discusses the faith dimension of team building. (DMM)

Discusses nine factors to consider when attempting to determine what kind of information and how much information a superintendent should supply to a school board concerning district operations. (PGD)

Reviews organizational communication studies since 1955: (1) explores problems with the use of language in these studies; (2) reviews specifically the literature on organizational hierarchies; (3) discusses promising areas of emerging research, and (4) recommends ways research can be productively conducted and reported. Includes an extensive…

Reports the extent of self-actualization present within a sample of managers in several organizations. Also evaluates the interpersonal capability of managers to communicate with their subordinates. Reveals a positive relationship between self-actualization and interpersonal skills. (PD)