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The Effect Of Nonverbal Immediacy And Biological Sex On Subordinate Job Satisfaction And Supervisor Credibility And Liking, Megan Witos

Graduate Annual

This paper explores the relationships between nonverbal immediacy, biological sex, job satisfaction, credibility and liking. An online survey was used to answer the following questions:

RQ1: Do subordinates recognize a significant distinction between male and female supervisors’ use of nonverbal immediacy?

H1: Supervisors who display nonverbal immediacy will be perceived as more competent communicators by their subordinates.

RQ2: Is there a relationship between the subordinate’s perception of his or her supervisor’s credibility and the subordinate’s reported job satisfaction?

RQ3: Is there a relationship between the subordinate’s perception of his or her supervisor’s liking and the subordinate’s reported job satisfaction?

RQ4: …