Work Efficiency, Communication and Learning in Organizations: Fighting Tight Corners

Chatterjee, Sidharta and Samanta, Mousumi and Dey, Sujoy (2020): Work Efficiency, Communication and Learning in Organizations: Fighting Tight Corners.

Abstract

In this research, we attempt to understand the effect of communication practice on organizational performance. A simple model is designed which includes several variables of performance. The goal is to analyze how communication is related to work efficiency and why it is important for managers to communicate with their subordinates. Our research points to that direction which analyzes the effect of communication practices on organizational performance.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Communication, work efficiency, learning, performance.
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration > M10 - General

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