Tweeting @ Work: The use of social media in professional communication

Lewis, Tanya

doi:10.3233/isu-140734

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“…Therefore, social media is utilized for both vertical and horizontal communication, and it is also important for effective relationships between colleagues. Social media-based communication among workers provides the social and emotional support required for professional success (Lewis 2014). Interpersonal relationships among employees can be sustained through social media communication.…”

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Investigating the Effect of Social Media on Dependency and Communication Practices in Emirati Society

Youssef,

Medhat,

Alserkal

2024

Social Sciences

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In the evolving landscape of information dissemination, the importance of social media has become crucial. This is especially apparent in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, where we observed social media integration into different parts of daily life, yielding myriad impacts. The present study investigates the effects of social media on the communication dependency of Emirati individuals who engage with these platforms, further leading to communication with friends, family, and professional connections in the post-pandemic era. Based on the media dependency theory, this research gathered data from 385 respondents that were further analyzed by using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results showed that Emirati users widely rely on social media for communication and interactivity. It is further found that social media use is significantly linked to communication with friends and families among the study respondents. Finally, the use of social media for professional communication also remained significantly related, indicating social media as a potential source of communication among Emiratis in the post-pandemic era. Thus, the broader agreement remained towards the role of social media as an agent to sustain socialization even after the disease outbreak. It is concluded that as we progress, both individuals and organizations must adopt the potential benefits of these platforms while also effectively managing the challenges they bring. Improving digital literacy and adaptability will be crucial for effectively navigating this growing communication environment.

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Investigating the Effect of Social Media on Dependency and Communication Practices in Emirati Society

Youssef,

Medhat,

Alserkal

2024

Social Sciences

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“…Existing research on social media and businesses emphasizes its value (Henry & Venkatraman, 2013), rooted presence (Lewis, 2014), and use as an up-and-coming job search and application tool (Han, 2013), but little discussion exists on how social media is to be extended from personal use to business and professional use and how social media should be addressed in the college business curriculum. While social media definitively can be categorized as a communication tool, the question that arises is whether it has a place within the business communication curriculum Henry and Venkatraman (2013)…”

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Social Media Acceptance and Usage by Business Communication Faculty

Sapkota

Putten

2018

Business and Professional Communication Quarterly

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Social media are an ubiquitous, technological phenomenon, permeating both personal and professional lives. Increasingly, business professionals use social media at work, yet it is often omitted from the business curriculum. This qualitative study investigated business communication faculty members’ perceptions and usage of social media in classroom and business contexts. Data were collected via interviews and course syllabi review. Interviews were transcribed and coded using an adapted technology acceptance model. Overall, participants accepted social media’s importance as a business tool but did not reach a consensus about its inclusion in the curriculum. Guidelines for addressing social media in the business communication classroom are presented.

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Exploring the Use of Social Media in Education from Learners Perspective

AlHaidari¹

2018

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Tweeting @ Work: The use of social media in professional communication

Abstract: Abstract. Social media has become almost a necessity in today's news environment. Science journalists use social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Google+ to keep abreast of news, find story ideas, share their stories, cultivate authority and engage with readers.

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Investigating the Effect of Social Media on Dependency and Communication Practices in Emirati Society

Investigating the Effect of Social Media on Dependency and Communication Practices in Emirati Society

Social Media Acceptance and Usage by Business Communication Faculty

Exploring the Use of Social Media in Education from Learners Perspective

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