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A communication metamyth in the workplace: the assumption that more is better
Journal of Business Communication (1996)
  • Stephanie J. Coopman, San Jose State University
  • Beverly Davenport Sypher, University of Kansas
  • John W. Haas, University of Tennessee
Abstract

This article examines the notion of a communication metamyth that transcends organizations. This communication metamyth assumes that more communication is better, and is posited as a fundamental belief that organization processes such as the desire for greater participation “map onto.” Results from the analysis of data from five different kinds of organizations revealed a general belief in this communication metamyth. Regardless of how much information organization members reported receiving, they wanted more. This study raises several issues that warrant further inquiry including our conceptualization of communication processes in organizations, methods of studying communication in organizations, and the role of researchers in perpetuating this communication metamyth. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.

Keywords
  • organizational enviornment
Publication Date
April, 1996
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Citation Information
Stephanie J. Coopman, Beverly Davenport Sypher and John W. Haas. "A communication metamyth in the workplace: the assumption that more is better" Journal of Business Communication Vol. 33 (1996)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stephanie_coopman/11/