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Campesinos, Richard Schaefer

Communication & Journalism Student Publications

Radio Story that introduces several Mexican perspectives on immigration to the north. Transcript of a piece aired on KUNM-FM in October 2007.

Reporter: Richard J. Schaefer, University of New Mexico journalism student

Edited by Richard J. Schaefer

Communication Collaboration, Cohesion, And Decision Making: Perceived Differences Between Top Management Teams And Regular Work Teams, Elijah L. Murphy

Communication ETDs

Differences in communication collaboration, cohesion and decision making between top teams and regular teams was investigated. An analysis of 253 members of top teams and regular teams was used to determine where these differences exist. To identify differences between these two groups a one way ANOVA was conducted. Additionally, a decision making scale was designed and evaluated using a confirmatory factor analysis. Collaboration was evaluated using measures of knowledge sharing, workgroup support and employee attitude. Cohesion was evaluated using measures of sense of belonging and morale. Decision making was evaluated using measures of authority rule, majority rule, consensus, and satisficing. …

Online Marriage And "Buhay Ko" (My Life): Views From Filipino Prospective Brides, Wives, And Their U.S./British/Australian Husbands, Maria Jessica Crespo

Communication ETDs

Online marriage programs or mail-order-bride programs have gained tremendous popularity and international reach in the recent years. Online marriage programs are venues in which women can advertise themselves as available for marriage and where men can find potential wives. These programs have both critics and proponents. Critics say it is a form of exploitation and control while proponents argue that it leads to happiness and romance. Although critics' and proponents' views have been well presented in many of the mail-order-bride literature, there is little information or account of the experiences of the participants. This study gives attention to the discursive …