Communication Patterns, Project Performance and Task Characteristics: An Empirical Evaluation and Integration in an R& D Setting; January 1979 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ralph Katz

 
9781332255665: Communication Patterns, Project Performance and Task Characteristics: An Empirical Evaluation and Integration in an R& D Setting; January 1979 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding how project task types shape communication and success in R&D teams

Explore how different kinds of projects, from basic research to applied development, drive distinct patterns of talking and sharing information. This book analyzes intraproject, organizational, and external communication and links them to how well projects perform.

In-depth analysis shows that task characteristics influence what kind of communication matters most, and who should coordinate it. You’ll see how leaders can tailor information flows to match the needs of research, development, and technical service tasks, within the lab and across the organization.
  • How intraproject and administrative conversations differ across research, development, and technical service projects
  • How patterns of organizational and external communication relate to project performance
  • Evidence about when problem-solving talks help or hinder, depending on task type
  • Role specialization and boundary spanning as mechanisms that connect projects to the right information sources
Ideal for readers of organizational behavior and R&D management who want practical insights into aligning communication with project work.

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