Publication Date
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
Suzanne Franco (Committee Co-chair), Mindy Mcnutt (Committee Member), Daniel Noel (Committee Co-chair), Timothy Rafferty (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship among communication climate, employee engagement and employees' communication channel preferences. The research established a moderate relationship among communication climate and employee engagement. Although this finding aligns with the current literature, the study failed to establish a relationship between employee engagement and employees' communication channel preferences. The research did document that the top three communication channels for employees of all levels of engagement are face to face, email and poster/flyers/brochures. While Chapter 2 reviewed past literature of communication climate, employee engagement and communication channel preferences it was noted that there is limited literature regarding their relationships. This research provided supporting data on the existence of a moderate relationship between communication climate and employee engagement. Acknowledging the relationship may prove to be useful information for leaders in developing engaged employees and sustaining successful organizations. Future research regarding the relationship will provide insight about other variables that might affect communication climate and employee engagement.
Page Count
79
Department or Program
Department of Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations
Year Degree Awarded
2013
Copyright
Copyright 2013, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
