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COMMUNICATION AMBIGUITY IN JOB-RELATED MESSAGES.

Authors :
Krayer, Karl J.
Bacon, Constance C.
Source :
Communication Research Reports; Dec1984, Vol. 1 Issue 1, p88-90, 3p
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

The relationship between the ambiguity perceived in subordinates' job roles and the ambiguity which they perceived in the instructions they received from their superiors was examined in a study involving hospital employees. The results indicated that communication ambiguity was a significant correlate of role ambiguity. Communication implications for managers and for ambiguity research are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
ROLE conflict
ROLE ambiguity
BUSINESS communication
OCCUPATIONAL roles
SENSORY perception
EMPLOYEES
EXECUTIVES
COMMUNICATIONS research
SOCIAL psychology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08824096
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Communication Research Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19329809
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17464099.1984.12289900
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