Social Structure in Leader-Member Interaction.

Fairhurst, Gail T.; Chandler, Teresa A.

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ERIC Number: EJ397592

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Publication Date: 1989

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Social Structure in Leader-Member Interaction.

Fairhurst, Gail T.; Chandler, Teresa A.

Communication Monographs, v56 n3 p215-39 Sep 1989

Examines how a warehouse manager and three subordinates display social structure through their use of power and social distance language forms. Shows how some conversational resources distinguish "in,""middle" and "out-group" relationships, whereas others neutralize group membership. (MM)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Conflict Resolution, Discourse Analysis, Group Membership, Interpersonal Communication, Language Usage, Power Structure, Social Structure, Speech Communication, Supervisor Supervisee Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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