COGNITIVE CONSEQUENCES OF A PERSON'S POSITION IN A FORMAL ORGANIZATION

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine these cognitive consequences of a person's position in a communication network which derives from his position in a formal organization. A sample of employees of an industrial company employing approximately 1000 men was examined for their participation in the communication process and for the cognitive consequences of their positions in the company. The main concern was with the way the employees view the company itself. Cogni tions about the company were examined among employees responsible for line as well as for staff functions. Within each function the sample included three hierarchical levels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0419093

Entities

People

  • Donald M. Wolfe
  • Robert B. Zajonc

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cognition
  • Commerce
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Networks
  • Computer Vision
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Field Conditions
  • Group Dynamics
  • Hierarchies
  • Identification
  • Information Processing
  • Judgment
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Military Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Supervisors

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.