Perceived communication openness and functional communication skills among organizational peers

Consensus Problem-Solving Increases Perceived Communication Openness in Organizations

“…Studies reported in the literature have used the COM to test the relationship between communication openness and other organizational variables (Myers et al, 1999;Trombetta & Rogers, 1988). The COM is based on Rogers' model of open communication behaviors that occur in an organizational setting.…”

The impact of positivity and transparency on trust in leaders and their perceived effectiveness

“…Open communication or communication transparency has historically been viewed as an essential ingredient in effective organizations (Gross, 2002, Haney, 1967, Likert, 1967, Myers et al, 1999and Rogers, 1987. Research on openness in communication began with initial support through early laboratory experiments conducted by Bavelas and Barrett in 1951, and more open communication has also been associated with higher levels of honesty, effective listening, trust, supportiveness, and frankness (Rogers, 1987).…”

Special peers’ perceived use of communication openness and functional communication skills in specific organizational contexts

“…These surveys were selected because the goal of this study was to replicate the questions Myers et al (1999) asked, but, at the same time, rather than focus on a variety of organizations and peer relationships, focus exclusively on employees' perceptions of their special peer relationships within three specific organizational contexts. Thus, each participant was asked to answer all survey questions while identifying a special peer with whom he or she worked.…”

“…The Communication Openness Survey originally contained 13 questions that were adapted by Myers et al (1999) to include nine questions that related specifically to special peers. One hundred ninety two (192) …”