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Background: Delivering bad news is a sensitive and challenging aspect of nursing healthcare, requiring a holistic approach that respects patients' preferences, cultural values, and religious beliefs to promote adaptation to the person's state of health. Aim: We aim to map the evidence of the dimensions present in the communication and management of bad news by nurses to a person in a palliative situation, their caregivers, and their family members. Methods: Based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, the search was conducted through MEDLINE Complete (EBSCOhost), CINAHL Complete (EBSCOhost), SciELO, and the Open Access Scientific Repository in Portugal. From a total of 756 articles, 14 were included, published between 2018 and 2023. Results: Structure components in bad news are influenced by the characteristics of the palliative patients, their caregivers, their family members, the nurses, and the organizational environment. Promoting the quality of the communication process is desirable through continuous and advanced training in end-of-life care, training in bad news, religiously and culturally sensitive nursing interventions centered on hope and maintaining faith, emotional management, and the utilization of a checklist protocol. Conclusions: Honest communication allows people to actively participate in the decision-making process and in the trajectory of the care plan that is focused on themselves and their preferences, which has outcomes in functional capacities and readaptation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As technology continues to evolve, so too do privacy concerns individuals have about technology. This is especially true when individuals share highly sensitive, personal content through technology. When individuals sext, they are sharing sexually explicit messages, photos, and videos with another person. Two theories are interrogated in how they may apply to sexting and privacy: communication privacy management theory and privacy calculus. Utilizing these theories, privacy is highlighted in this article as a negotiation process between partners and technologies. Individuals must consider who they share material with and the channels they use, and these theories can help in developing a better understanding of these processes. Sexting can be a positive influence on adults' romantic relationships, whether serious or casual; yet, they need to be able to engage in these behaviors in ways that encourage trust both interpersonally and with their technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lightweight communication protocols for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are unfolding for machine to machine (M2M) communications and thus there is always going to be a possible conflict of interest on which protocol is best suited for any particular application. The two protocols of interest in this study are the message queue telemetry transport protocol for sensor network (MQTT-SN), a variant of message queue telemetry transport (MQTT) protocol and the constrained application protocol (CoAP). There have been studies that reveal that these protocols perform differently based on the underlying network conditions. CoAP experience lower delays than MQTT for higher packet loss and higher delays for lower packet loss. MQTT default communication via a broker is easier to scale compared to CoAP direct request-response paradigm. Although this is a huge advantage over CoAP, it presents the single point-of-failure problem. In this paper we propose an integration of MQTT-CoAP protocol using an abstraction layer that enables both MQTT-SN and CoAP protocol to be used in the same sensor node. Resources are managed by directly modifying sensor node configuration using CoAP protocol. Performance evaluation of these protocols under the integrated scenario shows acceptable levels of latency and energy consumption for internet of thing (IoT) operations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To evaluate the level of satisfaction for a training program on hypnotic communication in pain management clinics. Design: Qualitative study. Methods: Six health professionals who first completed the hypnotic communication training participated in 30 minutes virtual semi-structured interviews. These testimonials allowed them to elaborate on their user experience and potential areas for improvement. Thematic analysis using qualitative data management software NVIVO was conducted on the interview data. Results: Two themes emerged from the interviews. 1) Satisfaction: Participants expressed satisfaction on various structural aspects of the training, including the provided materials, atmosphere, training structure, presentation modalities, practical workshops, acquired knowledge, trainer quality, and training duration. 2) Areas for Improvement: Five main improvement suggestions were identified (providing more material; more practical workshops, more concrete and adapted; testimonials from former patients; follow-up training meeting; and continuing education). Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care and Conclusion: The results improved the training program to help minimized inherent biases related to this technique, cut associated costs, and identify reasons that would explain its underutilization among medical professionals in Quebec. Our work highlights that healthcare professionals in chronic pain management clinics (eg, respiratory therapists, nurses) can incorporate this simple hypnotic communication technique into their usual care and contribute to the well-being of patients. Impact: This study aimed to address the lack of training protocols for healthcare professionals, that are underdeveloped and understudied. The main findings on participant' satisfaction and the areas of improvement for the training will help the refinement of the training to better suit healthcare professional's needs in hospitals and chronic pain facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to present a systematic literature review that discusses the importance of Stakeholder Management (SM) and Communication Management (CM) for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Through a systematic search in three databases, 35 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria and addressed the area of SM and CM, focusing on the perception of the influence of CM on stakeholder engagement and satisfaction of their needs, as a Critical Success Factor (CSF) for project success. A mapping of the findings is also presented. Additionally, the limitations found in the literature were discussed and possibilities for future research are proposed. The study emphasizes the relevance of SM and CM for the success of NGO projects and highlights the need for more strategic and integrated approaches to managing these factors. Thus, this article contributes to the debate on SM and CM in NGO projects, offering effective practices for the successful management of these CSF. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the past years the relatively new field of veterinary management faced incredible challenges. In order to maintain the fluent workflow and guide the veterinary practitioners through economic and health crises the profession itself demanded a new skill-set to be implemented focused on the so-called soft skills. The present study focused on a survey among owners, managers and employees at veterinary clinics and hospitals in order to establish the level at which they have implemented some non-technical skills in their work. We investigated the amount of time during the workhours which the respondents used for non-clinical tasks as communication with animal owners, suppliers, governmental officers, colleagues, financial management and time management. The conclusions drawn could be used for improvement of the curriculum for veterinary professionals, addressing their needs for acquiring and updating their non-clinical skills and competences in managing their businesses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the influence of communication, work motivation, and work discipline on employee performance at PT Surgika Alkesido. The study, which used a quantitative descriptive method and analyzed data from a closed questionnaire distributed to 100 respondents, found that communication, work motivation, and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The article emphasizes the importance of these factors in enhancing organizational performance and achieving goals. It also discusses the results of various tests conducted to assess the assumptions of classical regression analysis, all of which support the findings of the study. The article concludes by recommending that companies prioritize effective communication, meet employee needs for security and safety, and enforce discipline to improve employee performance and productivity. [Extracted from the article]

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The objective of this paper is to identify and evaluate the issues related to communicating in the process of change management in public organisations. Design/methodology/approach: There were 576 properly filled out survey questionnaires, in which the respondents assessed individual statements, which are – in their opinion – important in the implementation of change in their organisation. The Likert scale was applied to assess these factors. In order to assess the relationship between the opinions and the features describing a study group, a stochastic independence analysis was performed. Two non-parametric tests for independent samples – the Mann-Whitney U test and the KruskalWallis test – were applied. The minimum level of significance of α = 0.05 was adopted. SPSS IBM was applied for statistical calculations. Findings: The study findings show, in most cases, that there are issues in the public organisations under study associated with communication with change implementation. The study findings show that the individual scores depend mainly on the respondents’ education, on the fact that the employees are involved in the change implementation, which is a key element of their function in the organisation and on the position occupied. There is no significant differentiation of the responses for the other features. Research limitations/implications: There are certain limitations of the study, which is a consequence of the choice of articles for the literature review and the findings of studies published on change management in public organisations. The limitation in the case of empirical studies lies in the sample not being representative. Practical implications: The findings should help public institution managers to identify the areas which could become a point of interest in change management. Originality/value: Research in a practical dimension has the potential to raise public managers' awareness of the impact of communication on change management in public organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the impact of training, communication, and the work environment on employee performance at PT. Lestari Dini Tunggul, a garment industry company in Jakarta, Indonesia. The study uses quantitative research methods and a questionnaire to gather data. The results of the analysis show that training, communication, and the work environment all have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. The article suggests that PT. Lestari Dini Tunggul should focus on these factors to enhance employee performance. [Extracted from the article]

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between perceived communication and career management of employees working at various levels in different sectors in Turkey in terms of demographic variables. The research covers 260 employees working in the public and private sectors in Istanbul. Results showed that employees' perceived communication barriers have a significant negative and weak correlation with career management and also regression analysis indicated the same results. Further, differences were reported for participants' age and work experience in terms of perceived career management and no significant differences were found for the other demographic variables in terms of employee communication barriers and career management. Based on the findings, it is suggested that to increase the positive perceptions of career management of employees, communication barriers should be eliminated and organizational communication effectiveness should be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to identify the ways in which sports organisations communicate online, mainly using social media. An additional objective is to find differences in the target audience in social media on the basis of the numbers determining the activity of the audience of the communication pages. The reason for the article was also to identify a relatively novel and easy mathod to measure the effects of communication through these media. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the intended purpose, a method of desk research and numerical data covering the activity of selected sports clubs (organisations) on the most popular portals in the period from 1 to 31 July 2023 was used. The data will be statistically analysed using standardised indicators to enable comparison. The subjects of the study were the three leading sports clubs of the highest men's football competition class in Poland, as the most active in the online space and generating the highest interest. Findings: The outcome of the study was to establish a ranking of the use of social networking sites in the clubs' communication with their stakeholders and the differences between the effects of messages in these media. Research limitations/implications: The main limitations of the study are the variety of factors that can influence communication management in sports organisations, as well as the multichannel nature of the methods of reaching stakeholders. The main focus of the paper is on social media and how to use data from this source. In the future, this approach can be adapted in solving communication management problems. Practical implications: The method used in the article is flexible, allowing it to be used freely to find out the effectiveness of companies' social media activities. Companies operating in homogeneous markets receive, thanks to the presented one, a tool for recognising their competitive position in terms of marketing communication and the effectiveness of its tools on the Internet. Social implications: It is assumed that with the optimal application of the proposed survey method, a tool is gained for the objective evaluation of the communication management policy through social media. The method replaces a qualitative assessment of this management, showing the position among different types of media or competitors. Originality/value: The article is aimed at various companies active in the online space in multiple social media. The novelty is that publicly available data is standardised and thus comparable. This in turn influences communication management not only at the social media level, but also in multi-channel marketing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the world's cultural institutions, as well as driving digitization and a change in the relationships with their audiences. This study explores how the most visited art-museums in Spain have reacted through their social networks to the pandemic. Two key moments, the confinement and a period one-year after the declaration of the health crisis are compared. A mixed method by combining a content analysis of 2392 publications on Twitter and Instagram and two regression models evidence that COVID-19 has been a turning point in the management of museum communication in digital ecosystems. The main findings highlight the importance of active listening and the ability of these channels to create experiences beyond the physical visit. The strategic value of its implementation is underlined. Practical implications are included and it emphasized the role of entertainment and social support of the museums in crisis situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hypertension is a chronic disease common in developing countries like Afghanistan, and improving patient awareness of the risk factors and the significance of regular treatment decreases the burden of the disease. In Afghanistan, a higher level of health literacy can help patients with hypertension to know the risk factors, the role of lifestyle management, and the significance of regular treatment for hypertension. Also, a higher level of health literacy can provide venues for the patient to comprehend the provided information and actively participate in the care. Alternatively, patients with lower health literacy might need to appropriately understand the information related to diet, treatment, and provider communication during the management of hypertension. A lack of understanding of hypertension-related treatment suggestions might lead to poor compliance with hypertension medication. This qualitative study aimed to assess the health literacy level among patients seeking care for hypertension at Blossom Health Care Center in Kabul, Afghanistan. A total of 198 patients who had hypertension participated in the study, and patients were interviewed using a Likert scale for responses generated by a focus group of 10 Afghan doctors practicing in Kabul, Afghanistan. We found that 68.7% of patients with hypertension scored Strongly Disagree to having adequate hypertension knowledge. Moreover, around 37.3% of participants indicated Always visiting a doctor for this condition, and 38.4 indicated Always taking their medication. Studies have shown that lower health literacy in patients with hypertension might negatively impact their health outcomes. Therefore, increasing awareness and knowledge of hypertension related-treatment among people with hypertension might improve their overall health and well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only Indonesia but also other countries in the world. The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been felt by the Indonesian people since the implementation of the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) on March 15, 2020. Community activities are forced to be carried out through digital transformation in services, transactions, and work, for example, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This research was conducted to determine the digital communication management planning, activities, and evaluation of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in an inclusive and sustainable economic recovery in Indonesia. The objective of this research is the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This study uses the method of Phenomenology of Edmund Husserl. Having the concept of phenomenology as a scientific method that does not start with doubt, direction, and the truth of an experience. Data were collected by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques in this study use data reduction, data display, and verification of Miles and Huberman. Based on the data findings, data results, and discussions that the researchers have submitted, it can be concluded that the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has implemented Digital Communication Management both from planning, activities, and evaluation in inclusive and sustainable economic recovery through the importance of directed and coordinated digital communication planning through agenda setting and framing are well conceptualized. Digital communication planning of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Cooperatives of MSMEs of the Republic of Indonesia has been going well with many trainings held so that there are many benefits for the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Natural disasters occur and management must adjust to the reality and needs that arise. The research analyzed Technologies, Government Communication and Uncertainty Management in Disaster Cases: The Case of Landslides and Floods, particularly the role played by government communication in the disaster that occurred in the municipality of San Gabriel in the state of Jalisco, on June 2, 2019. The methodology used was a case study and also of a descriptive nature, studying the case of landslides and floods generated by an avalanche of mud, water, stones and tree trunks that invaded a large part of the municipal seat of San Gabriel, located in the south of the state of Jalisco Mexico and caused the loss of five human lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The progressive ageing of developed societies requires strategies and tools to ensure the well-being of older adults. The new communication paradigm offers ways to reduce the stigma associated with ageing and to improve the quality of life for older adults, but it can also create a dynamic that could put their inclusion at risk. The internet has fomented digital gaps that have exacerbated some of the exclusionary barriers faced by many older adults, while allowing a considerable number of others to maintain emotional ties with loved ones during the worst moments of the pandemic. This thematic issue addresses the different opportunities offered by Information and Communication Technology in improving the social inclusion and quality of life of seniors, but it also considers the risks that digitisation may pose by limiting certain rights of this group. Through the different articles in this issue, the repercussions of communication on the management of ageing are highlighted from different perspectives and methodological approaches. In this way, the complexity of the issue has been revealed, along with the need to address it from positive and constructive perspectives that reassess the role of older adults in the societies in which they live. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of communication in the effective management of resistance to change within IT organizations in Romania. Failures can have multiple causes, including insufficient and incomplete communication, which can lead to resistance. To fulfill the purpose of this research, we applied a questionnaire to a sample of 100 employees. Following the research, we found that face-to-face meetings are the most effective in communicating organizational changes, emphasizing the importance of direct dialogue. Strategies such as recognizing successes, transparent communication, and continuous feedback are critical to managing this resistance. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating the goals and benefits of change, as well as the development and distribution of detailed explanatory materials to facilitate organizational transitions. Communication is not the only key factor in successful organizational change, so the data cannot be generalized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

aima Ferrante,1,2 Barbara K Keller,1 Julian S Flury,1 Michael A Harnik,3 Martin grosse Holtforth,2,4 Maria M Wertli1,51Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, 3010, Switzerland; 2Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, 3012, Switzerland; 3Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; 4Psychosomatic Competence Center, University Hospital of Bern, Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, 3010, Switzerland; 5Department of Internal Medicine, Kantonsspital Baden, Baden, 5404, SwitzerlandCorrespondence: Asha-Naima Ferrante, Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Inselspital, Freiburgstrasse 18, Bern, 3010, Switzerland, Email [email protected] Purpose: To describe the details of a systematic review to assess the current evidence about the efficacy of communication strategies on the prevention of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). Methods: The protocol for this systematic review was based on the Cochrane Handbook methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) recommendations. A systematic search of the literature on electronic databases Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (from the inception to 19 June 2022) was carried out using predefined search terms to identify relevant studies. This review will include randomized clinical trials or observational studies. The search strategy consisted of keywords and index terms related to "clinician", "communication" or "post-surgical pain". Inclusion criteria are as follows: randomized clinical trials or observational studies using a parallel group design that assess the efficacy of communication interventions in patients undergoing surgery and that assess pain and pain-related disability. We considered interventions that included any type of written, verbal, and non-verbal communication in combination with other interventions or without. Control groups may include no communication intervention or another intervention distinctly different. We excluded studies with follow-up duration of less than 3 months, patients aged < 18 years, and studies for which no reviewer had language proficiency (eg, Chinese, Korean). Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize quantitative findings. Meta-analysis will only be considered if at least three studies used the same outcome with comparable interventions, as we expect a wide heterogeneity of study population and settings. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis will be an important source for clinicians and researchers to understand the influence of communication to prevent CPSP. Study Registration: This protocol is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). Registration number: CRD42021241596. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Changes in consumer behavior in accessing information in the digitalization era have become a challenge for radio broadcaster RRI Medan to maintain its existence. Therefore, communication management needs to innovate and develop effective communication strategies to stay relevant and interesting to listeners. This research was conducted to determine the communication strategy of broadcaster RRI Medan in maintaining its existence in the digitalization era. This type of research is descriptive qualitative which aims to explain and describe. Researchers use content analysis in analyzing data. The data analysis used in this study is data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Radio conveys information and instructions to its listeners quickly, or it can be said that it is also delivered directly. Having a good communication strategy as well as interesting content really helps radio in maintaining its existence in society. In addition, Broadcasters are the spearhead for broadcast radio. The research results show that. RRI Medan also makes it easier for listeners to listen to broadcasts through the RRI play go application and other internet access. In this effort, RRI Medan can maintain its existence in the digitalization era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Communication is a process of social production, exchange and negotiation of symbolic forms between actors, it is the stage where social practices take place. A society could not be thought without communication, that is, communication is constitutive of society. Universities require institutional communication to materialize all their main processes. Institutional communication as a transversal process in the functional processes of any institution, becomes an essential link for this type of organization. The objective of this article is to express the essential ideas that make it possible to define the components, stages, dimensions, relationships and principles that make up the institutional communication management model in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of the University of Pinar del River "Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Knowledge management, learning methods, academic performance. In times of the second pandemic outbreak, the influence of knowledge management in the area of communication on the development of teaching competencies at the Julcán-2021 Educational Institution was determined. La Libertad, Peru. The study corresponds to a nonexperimental, descriptive correlational causal design. A population equal to the sample of 73 teachers was reported, chosen by means of a non-probabilistic, intentional and directed sample selection. The information collection instrument was the survey to determine the levels of knowledge management in teachers by (Velásquez, 2018), which evaluates the dimensions: Organizational culture, internal communication, competency development and planning. To measure the levels of teaching competencies elaborated by (Rivilla et al. 2013), which evaluates the dimensions: methodological, social, personal and technical. For the association, the Rho Spearman coefficient was used and for the effect the linear regression, registering: knowledge management and its dimensions, significantly (p<0.01) influence teaching competencies (r= 0.935, r2 = 87.4%; r=0, 761, r2 = 57.9%; r=0.754, r2 = 56.8%; r=0.849, r2 = 72.1%; r= 0.706, r2 = 49.8%). In conclusion, the predictive model of knowledge management has an 87.4% influence on teaching competencies. Knowledge management and its elements should be stimulated to increase teaching competencies in the Julcán-2021 educational institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Considering the growing need for greater efficiency in public projects and the essential role of communication in the success of project management, this study sought, based on the mapping of the literature, to identify how national studies on public project management addresses communication. To this end, a systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, with a survey of papers published in national journals in the last ten years. The data were collected in two databases, Portal Periódicos Capes and Google Scholar. The results show little occurrence of studies related to the theme during the entire period (2011 to 2021). It was found that, although not recent, the subject is still incipient and represents a small portion when compared to the total of works produced in the field of communication management in projects, with a vast scope for exploration. The research also identified, in the studies found, emphasis on communication management as an essential tool for the success of various government actions in the form of public projects, especially to identify and manage stakeholder expectations, plan communications and ensure that the information is passed on in a clear and objective manner, including to the citizen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Niccolo Machiavelli has been a much-discussed thinker both in his time and today. Both positive and negative comments are frequently made about Machiavelli's views. In some interpretations, Machiavelli is presented as a tyrant who advises the rulers to establish authority over the people by oppression, but according to some interpretations, he is the pioneer of the modern political approach, which purifies political thought from religious influences and defines it with a human-oriented approach. Like Machiavelli, his well-known book The Prince too, has always been at the center of controversy. In his book, Machiavelli wrote his suggestions to the rulers in the light of the experiences he gained during his diplomatic missions in European countries. Machiavelli advocated a secular management approach in his book, and that is why The Prince drew the reaction of the Catholic Church from the moment it was published. In his book The Prince, Machiavelli offers a different perspective to the rulers in the field of public relations and political communication.While explaining how politics should be done in his work, Machiavelli also explains his views on how to communicate with the public and how a political message should be given. Therefore, The Prince reflects Machiavelli's views not only in the field of management science but also in the context of communication management. This study aims to reveal Machiavelli's approach to the concepts of political public relations and political communication in light of his suggestions to the monarch in his book The Prince. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Avionics systems, which determine the performance, stability, and safety of aircraft, are a crucial part of aircraft. With the rapid development of the aviation industry, there are many serious problems in the process of the traditional simulation and verification of avionics systems, especially in the aspects of poor reusability of the hardware and software, poor real-time data interaction, and the high cost of development. In order to solve these problems, a simulation and verification platform for avionics systems based on the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) architecture has been designed by using component and memory database technology. First, a general architecture is designed by referencing the FACE architecture, which allows flexible access to software and hardware resources of avionics systems. Second, the key technologies involved in the platform are described in detail, including scheduling management, communication management, and configuration management, which provide technical support for the simulation and verification of avionics systems. Finally, the simulation and verification environment of avionics systems is established, which realizes data interaction and management of various models, and improves the efficiency of the development and implementation of avionics systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The following research analyzes the importance of properly planning and executing communication practices in organizations, in order to enhance and improve the quality of communication in the comprehensive management of an organization. Alignment in these skills is established as an irreducible asset for the correct assertive performance in carrying out functions. In this sense, for there to be an efficient organizational development projected in the long term, the inclusion of communication skills, interpersonal relationships and technological tools is required; as favorite elements that favor organizational communication. It is a bibliographical research from the rationalist-deductive approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It analyses problems, solutions and future lines of action in the management of the communication of Andalusian heritage recognised by UNESCO in its heritage lists and of heritage in general. The Delphi Method was used as a research technique with people with three different profiles: leaders or members of organisations linked to heritage, researchers and professionals from the heritage sector. The need to improve coordination and collaboration between those in charge of heritage assets and to implement strategic management and communication plans are the main conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The communication field features a majority of female professionals; however, their professional situation is uneven. This inequality is against the development of values in society and the necessary legitimacy of companies and organizations. Gender discrepancies in the profession include differences in hiring, salaries, and promotions, as shown by recent quantitative and qualitative studies on the wage gap, the glass ceiling, low wages, and a lack of women in senior management, such as CEO and corporate management positions. This research aims to empirically analyze the gender differences in the communication management profession in Spain. Thus, we present four gender problems identified by previous works, which have never been systematically and globally studied in Spain: the so-called feminization of the profession, wage discrimination, the glass ceiling, and factors external to the organization where professionals work. Data based on two groups of professional surveys are statistically analyzed, observing that these problems also affect the profession in Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Both academic literature and industry reports agree that female talent has made a major entrance into the professional field of communication, becoming a majority in specific disciplines such as public relations. However, in the same way, the dilemma remains that this pre-eminence in quantitative terms is not maintained when it comes to the composition of the top management of organizations dedicated to communication. This situation has been confirmed in journalism (Peña-Fernández et al., 2022), advertising (Alvarado-López y Martín-García, 2020) and public relations (Topić et al., 2020), although the latter has a higher proportion of women in its workforce (Smith, 2006; Tench y Topić, 2017). As Tench (2020) accurately points out, the problem could be found in the lack of power of women professionals within their organizations. This research has set out to analyze the interviews published by the specialized communication media Dircomfidencial from January 2018 to October 2022. The research applied content analysis as a technique because it allows the quantification of the characteristics of a message (Neuendorf, 2017) and has proven its effectiveness in media products (MacNamara, 2018). The variables collected through content analysis were the date of publication of the interview, the gender of the person interviewed (male/female) and the position held. The roles were taxonomized into four categories: CEO, Country or departmental manager, Journalist and Dircom. Moreover, automatic text analysis was applied to the interviews conducted with both male and female communication directors applying the ADELEX Analyser software. The content analysis has confirmed that in the positions of maximum responsibility most interviewees were men leaving only 28.5% of women interviewed. Worse results were obtained in the category of area or regional manager with only 13.3% of women interviewed. These data confirm, and even worsen, those obtained by the GENDERCOM (Moreno et al., 2018) report according to which there is a glass ceiling that translates into a 7 to 3 ratio between men and women in management positions in communication organizations. On the other hand, it was found that there is no time trend that would suggest an increase in the number of interviews with women. However, a relevant finding was that in the communication management position there was parity in the number of interviews between men and women, indirectly confirming data from the Topcomunicación website. In addition, it could be seen that the importance of the companies in which the communication managers performed their functions were at the same level regardless of whether they were men or women. Specifically, the female directors interviewed worked in two IBEX 35 companies, one in the French CAC 40 and one in the NIKKEI 225. In the case of the men, they were communication directors in two IBEX 35 companies and one in the CAC 40. This phenomenon would account not only for the relevant position of women professionals at the top of communication management, but also for their significant visibility. On the other hand, the automatic analysis of texts showed differences between genders with respect to the content of the interviews with communication directors. The concepts with the greatest presence in the interviews with female communication directors were related to social aspects. However, in the case of male communication directors, concepts related to the strategic management of the organizations in which they worked appeared in the majority of cases. This result, despite the limitations of the study, opens a new avenue for research into the added value that female communication directors can offer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article describes the curriculum of the Academy for Dental Technology in Hamburg, which provides young dental technicians with the skills to successfully run a business and achieve their own goals. The master's examination prepares the learners for general business administration and teaches them strategies for competitiveness, starting or taking over a business, as well as for the further development of the business. The master schools provide students with tools such as marketing, communication, and personal development to experiment empirically after the examination. The article emphasizes that communication is important both internally in the laboratory and externally with customers, suppliers, and business partners. The text also covers topics such as complaint management, conflict management, and employee discussions. The article emphasizes that good communication and effective management are essential for success in dental technology. [Extracted from the article]

Mass media effectively construct images and stereotypes about social issues, especially in the case of advertisement, which is the strongest infopersuasion tool. With regard to disabilities, these representations are particularly sensitive. The discursive field in advertisement is greatly complex because of the diversity of interrelated elements that intervene in it and because of the convergence of semiotic and symbolic layers that participate in the process of understanding the message. This research aims to analyze the institutional advertisement discourses about people with disabilities since the creation of ONCE Social Group. To that end, this paper relies on two methodologies: a socio-semiotic analysis of the institutional marketing campaigns by Fundación Once broadcasted between 2018-2020 combined with open-form interviews with experts in the field of disabilities communication through three different perspectives: research, advertisement, and communication management. The results of this research suggest that the social advertisements of this organization contribute to configure their brand identity and offer a plural communicative proposal to enhance the social and professional integration of the collective. The institutional advertising discourse of ONCE Social Group ¡incorporates growing social values as well as a narrative that does not discriminate between individuals with or without disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The aim of this paper is to shed light on the effects of communication and management engagement on start-up acquisition success. Research Design & Methods: The present paper adopts a behavioural perspective and uses a set of quantitative data collected from start-up companies from Israel, which were taken over by international firms, in order to explore the role of acquired firm's management. Particular emphasis is put on communication and the managerial engagement in the post-acquisition stage. Findings: Partial empirical support for these relationships can be found. Subsequently, a number of avenues for future research are discussed. Implications & Recommendations: Specifically, it is argued that communication and management engagement mediates the influence of a number of employee-related and organisational factors on acquisition performance. Contribution & Value Added: Taking into account the significant failure rate of international acquisitions, the identification of their critical success factors is an important issue. This pertains also to the acquisition of startups by established firms, for which it is a strategy for enhancing their technological base. The paper also contributes to extant literature by adopting the acquired firm's perspective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the research was to determine the relationship between associativity and the organizational culture of Hass avocado production chains in the Huancavelica Region, Peru in the period 2003–2019. The research is of an applied type, the inductive inferential scientific method was applied. Likewise, the research design used is non-experimental, cross-sectional. A questionnaire was applied to 105 Hass avocado producers from the Huancavelica Region, one of the poorest regions of Peru, in the middle basin of the Mantaro River Valley from the Mariscal Caceres district to the Mantacra town center. In the study, it was found that the associativity environment (ENT) (ASO), based on organizational culture (COR), has a significant influence on the communication dimension (p < 0.05). Regarding support services (SA), has a significant influence on the quality dimension (p < 0.05). Also in relationships (REL), they have a significant influence on the communication and adaptability dimensions (p < 0.05). Finally, in government policies (GP), it has a significant relationship with the communication dimension (p < 0.05). Therefore, these dimensions generate a positive impact on organizational culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates a communication game between a CEO and a board of directors where the CEO's career concerns can potentially impede value‐increasing informative communication. By adopting a policy of aggressive boards (excessive replacement), shareholders can facilitate communication between the CEO and the board. The results are in contrast to the multitude of models which generally find that management‐friendly boards improve communication, and help to explain empirical results concerning CEO turnover. The results also provide the following novel predictions concerning variation in CEO turnover: (1) there is greater CEO turnover in firms or industries where CEO performance is relatively more difficult to assess; (2) the board is more aggressive in their replacement of the CEO in industries or firms where the board's advisory role is more salient; and (3) there is comparatively less CEO turnover in firms or industries where the variance of CEO talent is high. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prior research suggests that top management team (TMT) diversity increases strategic innovation. We extended this argument to the case of entering new geographic areas. In addition to exploring the cognitive implications of TMT diversity, as done in prior research, we explored when diversity may lead to the formation of subgroups within TMTs hampering communication and the propensity to enter new geographic areas. We also examined how these positive cognitive and negative social implications change over time as TMT members interact over the years. The hypotheses were tested using ordinal probit analysis and data on 2,159 expansions of 25 companies over a period of more than three decades. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]