Communication Apprehension in the Workplace Research Proposal by Nicky

Communication Apprehension in the Workplace
A proposed study about communication apprehension in the workplace.
# 148999 | 1,328 words | 13 sources | APA | 2011 | US
Published on Nov 19, 2011 in Communication (Interpersonal) , Business (General)


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Description:

This paper introduces a study to be undertaken in an organizational setting to determine the prevalence of communication apprehension in the workplace and specifically in the small group setting. This study is to be conducted through use of a questionnaire in which participants are to answer statements by stating that they disagree or agree on a Likert-type scale in which one represents that the respondents strongly agrees and five represents that the respondent strong disagrees with the statement. According to the paper, the study of communication competence is as old as mankind itself, however, the study of communication apprehension reveals new aspects of this field. The paper concludes by stating that the results from this research will provide something of value and of importance to the diverse community that comprises communication research and its scholars.

Outline:

Background to the Study
Conceptual Framework of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Importance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Methodology
Summary
Organizations of the Remaining Chapters

From the Paper:

"Inter-cultural communication is one important aspect of today's global economy and this adds to the already existing apprehension experienced by individuals regarding communication in the workplace. As well, one individual might be apprehensive for other reasons such as an imbalance of power between the individuals and in fact the reasons for apprehension could be on the basis of a variety of factors. As noted in the work of Cole and McCroskey (2000) communication apprehension has been identified "through extensive research" as a trait that affects communication between individuals.
"Cole and McCroskey relate that if the sources of communication report that they are apprehensive the outcome is generally found by research to be negative in nature. The work of McCroskey (1997) identified three common effects of high communication apprehension: (1) communication avoidance; (2) communication withdrawal; and (3) communication disruption."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • McCroskey, J. C. & Richmond, V. P. (1988). "Communication Apprehension and Small Group Communication." In Small Group Communication: A Reader. (5th ed.). (1988)
  • McCroskey, J. C. (1984). Self-report measurement. In J. A. Daly, & J. A. McCroskey (Eds.), Avoiding communication: Shyness, reticence, and communication apprehension, (pp. 81-94). Beverly Hills, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • McCroskey, J. C. (1982). Oral communication apprehension: A reconceptualization. In M. Burgoon (Ed.), Communication Yearbook 6, (pp. 136-170). Beverly Hills, CA: SAGE.
  • McCroskey, J. C. (1984). The communication apprehension perspective. In J. A. Daly, & J. C. McCroskey (Eds.), Avoiding communication: Shyness, reticence, and communication, (pp. 13-38). Beverly Hills, CA: SAGE Publications.
  • McCroskey, J. C. (1984). Self-report measurement. In J. A. Daly, & J. A. McCroskey (Eds.), Avoiding communication: Shyness, reticence, and communication apprehension, (pp. 81-94). Beverly Hills, CA: SAGE Publications.

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APA Format

Communication Apprehension in the Workplace (2011, November 19) Retrieved December 03, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/research-proposal/communication-apprehension-in-the-workplace-148999/

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