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- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
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- Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
- ISSN
- 1522-9076
- eISSN
- 1522-8916
- DOI
- 10.1080/15228916.2013.765319
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Abstract
In this study, the author explores employees' expectations of organizational communication patterns including internal communication behavior in organizations. In-depth interviews of employees and managers were used as data from four Ghanaian organizations. Results show that employees want a change from the current pattern of overcentralized communication system in organizations to a more horizontal interpersonal communication. Findings also show the importance of effective and interpersonal communication as processes that can affect employees' attitude to work. Additionally, results show that aspects of national culture, structures and systems, and management practices influence the pattern of communication in organizations. The results suggest that work organizations would thrive only if both managers and employees work collectively as a team and understand each other through effective communication media institutionalized in the various organizations.
Journal
Journal Of African Business – Taylor & Francis
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Keywords: employee communication pattern; Ghana; HRM in Africa; interpersonal communication; national culture and communication; organizational communication