Organizational Communication and Employees Differences: An Organizational Ethnography
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Qualitative, Organizational Ethnography, State University, Organizational Communication, Individual DifferencesAbstract
This qualitative organizational ethnography aimed to determine the common issues or concerns in a state university. Respondents were chosen through convenience sampling. A researcher-made survey form was made to determine the common issues and concerns of the State University. The gathered data were coded and analyzed through content analysis. Results showed that organizational communication and employee individual differences were the most common issues or concerns encountered by the University. The researchers concluded that these issues or concerns affected the University in many forms. Thus, it is very important to look into and address such issues and concerns to avoid serious problems in the future. Researchers ultimately add value through interpersonal interactions. Current organizational communication procedures can benefit greatly from simple yet effective changes. Individual differences are the characteristics that set humans apart from one another. Each individual within a group has a unique manner of acting. Understanding individual variations are crucial because they affect how employees feel, think, and behave.
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