Date Available
12-11-2014
Year of Publication
2014
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Business and Economics
Department/School/Program
Management
First Advisor
Dr. Walter Ferrier
Abstract
This dissertation examines decision making as discourse to capture subtle characteristics and processes within top management team discussions and examines their influence on decision outcomes. Additionally, this approach allows for exploration of decision making processes in real time by utilizing audio analysis techniques that can provide a more dynamic and integrative view of conversations and discussions as they relate to the dialogue and debate that goes on within top management teams, as well as providing an alternate pathway of study for top management team and group research, decision making studies, and the fields of communication and conversational analysis.
Recommended Citation
Edens, Zackary R., "Conversational Dynamics: Decision Making as Discourse" (2014). Theses and Dissertations--Management. 7.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/management_etds/7
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Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Strategic Management Policy Commons
