The work of the contemporary British sociologist Anthony Giddens, and in particular his
structuration theory, has been widely cited by Information Systems researchers. This paper …

" Organizing Relationships makes a contribution to the discipline in its treatment of this area
from multiple perspectives, in its deliberate engagement/suggestions of future research …

▪ Truth is subjective and co-created by the participants in the research process▪ Complete
objectivity is often impossible▪ The study of interaction is believed to be value-relevant, so …

For almost four decades, Theories of Human Communication has offered readers an
engaging and informative guide to the rich array of theories that influence our understanding …

Today's organizations face a wide variety of challenges, including such contradictions as
maintaining unity of action while becoming increasingly diverse. Even the definition of …

This essay aims to “materialize” organizational communication in three senses. First, we
seek to make the field of study bearing this name more tangible for North American …

Although work-family benefits are increasingly important organizational policies, limited
research addresses the impact of communication on benefit utilization. However …

There are several theories available to describe how managers choose a medium for
communication. However, current technology can affect not only how we communicate but …

The public relations landscape has changed dramatically from what it was in 1989, when the
original Public Relations Theory volume was published. Reflecting the substantial shifts in …

This book provides a thorough analysis of the scientific, critical, and cultural questions at the
foundation of theory-building in communication and other social sciences. Any claim to …