This study attempts to develop a new approach to theories of organizational communication, which would apply to members of voluntary associations who are recruited largely through the use of mass media. A questionnaire was mailed to 355 members of Common Cause, an organization dedicated to "giving the people back their voice [in…

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A new research organization at the University of Texas at Austin's Graduate School of Business aims to combat antibusiness feeling in society and to improve the image of the corporate executive. The organization and efforts of the Institute for Constructive Capitalism are discussed. (LBH)

Proposes a theoretical approach to mediated communication in organizations suggesting that man-machine interface in mediated human communication is more effectively dealt with by using a comprehensive theoretical approach rather than separate communication devices that are tested as they appear in the market. (MH)

Investigates communication openess by examining the responses of one hundred supervisor-subordinate pairs in a hierarchical setting, and concludes that both supervisors and subordinates favor responses which reflect communication openess. (MH)

Investigates the relationship between communicator style and managerial behavior in the organizational context and concludes that different styles of management which are typified by different styles of communication could significantly affect organizational communication practices. (MH)

Promotion is a consistent and on-going process at the Xavier University Bookstore in Cincinnati that results in good will among students, faculty, and staff. Promotion procedures for Greek Week, graduation, and seasonal holidays are outlined. (LBH)

Ways in which the resources and technology available to an organization can be organized and structured to accomplish program goals are described. A systems model is offered whereby emphasis upon self-control, communication, and feedback is applied to agency performance rather than effort. (Author/LBH)

Our challenge is to find ways of sharing authority and responsibility for the functions our colleges perform. We must avoid confusing structure with process and rid ourselves of overly complex governance arrangements where the costs of maintenance exceed the benefits to be derived. (Author/LH)

Some causes for concern in connection with the accelerating use of transactional analysis in industrial and business organizations are examined, with suggestions for partial solution of its problems. (MF)

Summarizes the applied organizational change literature on the elements/factors most often related to successful implementation of change programs and relates these findings to a prescriptive framework of changing. Strategic, manipulable, managerial change levers are discussed. (Author)

Discusses the need to organize and maintain public relations through adequate internal and external communication. Cites use of orientations, manuals, newsletters, closed-circuit TV and films, and special group meetings for internal communication. Press relations, publications, special events and speakers, and fund raising activities are described…

Describes an assignment that allows each student to write a proposal for funding and submit it to management. (NKA)

Responds to calls for explication of the theoretical basis of argument in negotiation. Uses four current argumentative perspectives to examine the nature and function of argument in organizational bargaining research, and concludes that Toulmin's argument field perspective offers the most thorough analysis of labor-management negotiations. (SKC)