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Communication Channels Utilized By Emirati Females To Enact Leadership, K. Kathleen O'Neill
Communication Channels Utilized By Emirati Females To Enact Leadership, K. Kathleen O'Neill
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify the communication channels six Emirati females concurrently employed in organizations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in which they had supervisory responsibilities; formal, legitimate authority; and positional leadership roles recalled using with their direct reports to enact leadership. In particular, the study attempted to ascertain the reasons for the selection of communication channels when engaged in downward communication with organizational subordinates. Data were collected via three interviews with each participant over a four week period. Interviews were conducted both face-to-face and via telephone. Data were analyzed via thematic content analysis to …