Socialization,resocialization, and communication relationships in the context of an organizational change |
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| Authors: | Zachary P Hart Vernon D Miller John R Johnson |
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| Institution: | 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Communication , Northern Kentucky University , Highland Heights, KY, 41099 Phone: (859)572‐5573 Fax: (859)572‐5573 E-mail: hartz@nku.edu;2. Associate Professor, Departments of Communication and Management , Michigan State University , East Lansing, MI, 48824 Phone: (517)355‐3280 Fax: (517)355‐3280 E-mail: millerv@pilot.msu.edu;3. Professor, Communication Department , University of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI, 53201 Phone: (414)229‐5095 E-mail: johnson@csd.uwm.edu |
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| Abstract: | This investigation explores the influence of perceptions of socialization tactics' use and communication relationships on employees at the initiation of and 4 months into an organizational restructuring. Results of this longitudinal investigation reveal that employees (N = 72) report considerable changes in perceptions of organizational socialization/resocialization efforts. Results also indicate that both perceptions of socialization tactics' use and communication relationships contribute to decreased role ambiguity and role conflict and increased commitment at the initiation of the restructuring and four months later. However, the influence of these factors on the dependent variables changes over time. These findings are discussed in relation to recent research on organizational entry and change, and suggestions are made for future research. |
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