Date of Award
1-1-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Specialization
Communication and Leadership
School or Department
School of Leadership Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Michael Hazel
Second Advisor
Dr. Diana Osborne
Abstract
This study focused on perceived productivity. The key question answered explored how the perception of one’s productivity when working in a virtual workplace setting compared to working in the office. A 24 question survey was given to 100 employees within a financial organization resulting in 46 total useable surveys to analyze. Findings revealed that workplace setting does not significantly affect an employee’s perception of productivity. The result supports the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory of interpersonal communication as presented by Pearce and Cronen (1989) because communication required of an employee to be productive within an organization is learned and constantly evolving. Thus, workplace setting does not affect an employee’s perception of productivity. The result provides insight into the differences of an employee’s perception of productivity in a virtual workplace setting where they are reliant upon computer-mediated communication methods and in a face to face communication office setting.
Recommended Citation
Guida, Stephen Patrick, "Employee Perceptions Of Productivity: Virtual Workplace Location Vs.Working In The Office" (2012). Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses. 217.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/comlead_etds/217
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