Communicator style and technology preferences: A new examination of fit, adoption, social diffusion and dimensionality
by Streator, Joycelyn L., Ph.D., EMORY UNIVERSITY, 2010, 130 pages; 3423121

Abstract:

Effective collaboration is becoming increasingly critical as knowledge workers are more distributed and rely heavily on various modes of communication (i.e. voice, e-mail, instant messaging, social networking) to successfully accomplish tasks. Just as individuals have unique styles for communicating face-to-face; my research explores the relationship between individual communication styles and information and communication technologies (ICTs). In addition, I investigate the influence of ICTs on the diffusion of communication norms within organizations. The results of my research contribute to Media Selection Theory and will help knowledge workers better optimize the use of communications technologies.
 
AdvisersElliot Bendoly; Benn Konsynski
SchoolEMORY UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 71-11, p. , Oct 2010
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Management; Communication; Information technology; Organizational behavior; Computer science
Publication Number3423121
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