Academic Journal
The Effects of Language-Related Misunderstanding at Work.
| Taitara: | The Effects of Language-Related Misunderstanding at Work. |
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| Ngā kaituhi: | Fiset, John, Bhave, Devasheesh P., Jha, Nilotpal |
| Puna: | Journal of Management; Jan2024, Vol. 50 Issue 1, p347-379, 33p |
| Whakarāpopotonga: | Demographic, technological, and global trends have brought the language used at the workplace to the forefront. A growing body of research reveals that language could result in misunderstanding at work, and influence employees' performance and attitudinal outcomes. Language at work encompasses standard language (e.g., English) as well as several hybrid forms of language (non-native accents, code-switching, and jargon). We delineate how these forms of language could result in misunderstanding. We then identify relational, affective, and informational mechanisms that underlie the relationship between language-related misunderstanding and employees' performance and attitudinal outcomes, and highlight key boundary conditions. In doing so, we uncover research gaps and identify areas for future research. We conclude with implications for theory as well as for practitioners to navigate language-related misunderstanding at work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Ngā kupu marau: | LANGUAGE in the workplace, COMMUNICATION barriers, MISCOMMUNICATION, CODE switching (Linguistics), JARGON (Terminology), ENGLISH language pronunciation by foreign speakers |
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| ISSN: | 01492063 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/01492063231181651 |
| Pātengi raraunga: | Complementary Index |