Presents a case study of the types of communication behavior exhibited by the members of a particular women's network. Reported that androgynous individuals were making more frequent contacts per week than any other psychological types. (PD)

A pilot study of a computer-based communications system, Terminals for Managers, suggests that people do not necessarily attribute greater benefits to using computer-based messaging as they gain experience, and that they prefer different media depending upon the task, their organizational status, attributes of the medium, and their own…

Organizational success may hinge upon how well executives communicate through the media. Difficulties with the television media are particularly stressful, and a number of media training programs that have helped executives are listed. (Author/MLF)

The author analyzes the responses of males and females to interruptions in same-sex and cross-sex conservations. She uses these results and related research to suggest that the significance of actions changes according to gender and to consider the implications for managers who are women. (SK)

Uses a multisystems theory of organizational communication and a coorientation paradigm to conceptualize which employees of an organization will achieve the highest level of accuracy in communication with an external public. Uses data from a study of a large business firm to test the conceptualization. (JMF)

Summarizes conclusions of a report to determine whether computer conferencing improves productivity of geographically separated researchers. Examines how computer conferencing affected how, when, where, and with whom people work. (PD)

After years of navigating independently, some 62 Hispanic organizations are "getting it together" and presenting a united front through the Forum. Article describes the awakening of Hispanic consciousness, the factors behind it, and the organization and mission of the Forum itself. (DS)

Examines the interdependent relationships between organizational climate and communication climate. Six critical dimensions of organizational climate are discussed in terms of their perceived impact on dual typologies of the communication climate. Concludes with an analysis of the suggested relationship between organizational climate and…

Describes the development of the concept of ethical sensitivity in the field of cognitive moral psychology. Discusses significance of ethical sensitivity for the field of organizational communication; weaknesses of empirical and theoretical research about moral decision making in the field of business ethics; and questions from organizational…

States that strategic planning has become ubiquitous at Livermore Lab, where the technical information department has been a resource for help with publications for over 30 years. Finds that a strategic plan focuses management attention and allows an organization to examine and improve its operations; each year's plan serves as the foundation for…

Finds that the number of relationships claimed by men and women were similar, but women's collegial relationships were higher on several relational functions than men's, and women's special peer relationships were stronger than men's in several areas. Shows that the work setting as a context is, for friendship purposes, similar to nonwork…

Argues that scientific management principles result in an implementation of technology which fails to take full advantage of organization members and of the technology itself, while in a sociotechnical systems approach, technology is designed and implemented in ways enhancing the potential of both individuals and the technology itself, in…

Reviews the progress of business communication ethics research in recent years. Argues that further improvement will require that scholars identify central issues, use a variety of research methods, address normative issues, make full use of relevant literatures, and support colleagues who choose business communication ethics as a major research…

Examines graphical presentations of quantitative data within corporate annual reports in Hong Kong. Finds that approximately 35% of companies included graphics in their annual report. Notes that half of all graphs violated sound principles of chart graphics and were therefore misleading; and misleading graphs occurred across all industrial…

Extends previous research on interpersonal construct system development and persuasive ability by using more sensitive indicators of individual achievement and exploring sex differences in the relationship between communication abilities and individual achievement. Finds positive, significant associations between communication abilities and…