A reinforcement model of the relationships of supervisors' general communication styles and conflict management styles to task attraction |
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| Authors: | Lawrence R Wheeless Lisa S Reichel |
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| Institution: | 1. Professor of Communication Studies , West Virginia University , Morgantown, WV, 26506;2. Underwriting Associate at WQLN TV/FM (Public Broadcasting), Erie, PA, 16509 |
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| Abstract: | The conceptual similarities and logical relationships between the constructs of general communication styles and conflict management styles suggested that they should be related in use by supervisors. Based upon reward and punishment concepts of reinforcement that underpin attraction theories, we predicted certain relationships among these styles and the task attraction of supervisors. To test these expectations, 227 questionnaires from subordinates in 12 companies served as the data base. Hypotheses were supported demonstrating substantial relationships between general communication styles and conflict management styles, as well as very substantial relationships between the style constructs and task attraction of supervisors. |
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| Keywords: | Communication style social style management style conflict attraction supervision |
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