An Integrated Model of Excellent Leadership in Public Relations: Dimensions, Measurement, and Validation

This study investigates the role of leadership in facilitating strategic communication management and effective public relations practice by proposing a set of dimensions measuring corporate communication executives' perceptions on leadership. A measurement methodology was applied and suggested...

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Published in:Journal of public relations research 2013-04, Vol.25 (2), p.141-167
Main Authors: Meng, Juan, Berger, Bruce
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Executives
Knowledge management
Leadership
Mathematical models
Measurement techniques
Public relations
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Summary:This study investigates the role of leadership in facilitating strategic communication management and effective public relations practice by proposing a set of dimensions measuring corporate communication executives' perceptions on leadership. A measurement methodology was applied and suggested to facilitate empirical investigation. Data from two groups of senior corporate communicators and public relations executives (N = 384) nationwide were used to assess the validity and reliability of proposed leadership dimensions that contribute to effective communication management. Results from both groups demonstrated strong support for the proposed higher-order measurement model. The analysis suggested that 6 major dimensions (self-dynamics, team collaboration, ethical orientation, relationship building, strategic decision making capability, and communication knowledge management capability) are crucial for communication executives to expand their influence in the institutional context and generate desired communication outcomes. The findings offer insights on both leadership and corporate communications that may account for significant nonfinancial indictors of organizational effectiveness.
ISSN:1062-726X
1532-754X
DOI:10.1080/1062726X.2013.758583