Collaborative Communication Processes and Decision Making in Organizations (Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development) - Hardcover

 
9781466644786: Collaborative Communication Processes and Decision Making in Organizations (Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1466644788 ISBN 13: 9781466644786
Publisher: Business Science Reference, 2013

Synopsis

Although organizational decision-making can be very complex, the understanding of technology applications is significant in not only determining the usefulness of virtual groups in organizations, but also in the designing of electronic collaborative activities. Collaborative Communication Processes and Decision Making in Organizations focuses on the role of technology in organizational decision-making processes and activities, providing academics and management teams with current research in the field of virtual teams in organizations. This publication is an essential resource for instructors and students of organization and group communication, and institutions that have networks of offices and employees in multiple geographical locations.

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About the Author

Ephraim Nikoi, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA. Kwasi Boateng, University of Wisconsin - Superior, USA.

Review

In this work's 16 chapters, international contributors present research and global case examples in organizational decision making and communication processes for enhancing the effectiveness of organizations and educational environments. Sections deal with themes of e-collaboration tools, creating effective virtual teams, and collaboration and decision making in organizations. Some specific subjects addressed include fostering social innovation through e-collaboration, promoting critical thinking in virtual teams, and mobile phone usage in organizational communication and decision making. The book's readership includes students and scholars in organizational communication and leadership. Nikoi is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. Boateng is affiliated with the University of Arkansas. --Annotation ©2013 Book News Inc. Portland, OR

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Publisher
Business Science Reference
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1466644788
ISBN 13 
9781466644786
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
384
Editor
Nikoi Ephraim, Boateng Kwasi