The Contextual Nature of Interpersonal Communication in Management Theory and Research

This article presents a reconceptualization of the contextual nature of interpersonal communication in management theory and research. The current literature related to the area of interpersonal managerial communication (IMC) is examined and reformulated within a model that develops (a) the interact...

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Published in:Management communication quarterly 1987-08, Vol.1 (1), p.7-31
Main Author: Henderson, Linda S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Interpersonal communication
Management theory
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Summary:This article presents a reconceptualization of the contextual nature of interpersonal communication in management theory and research. The current literature related to the area of interpersonal managerial communication (IMC) is examined and reformulated within a model that develops (a) the interactional/relational nature of managerial communication, (b) the way IMC is influenced by the work situation and influences the attainment of work goals, and (c) a necessary direction for future research.
ISSN:0893-3189
1552-6798
DOI:10.1177/0893318987001001002