Commander Utilization of the Information Officer.

Abstract

Deriving its rationale from the communication concept of gatekeeping, this research explored the interaction between Information Officers and their Commanders as that interaction impacts upon the Air Force information program. The study involved a census survey of Information Officers and their Commanders. The results of these surveys identified three potential problem areas: (1) different conceptions of the IOs' experience and related credibility problems; (2) dissimilar perceptions of the IOs' role and related problems of time allocation, and (3) different orientations regarding the media aspects of the IOs' approach to their role. These results were interpreted in typical narrative fashion from a theoretic and practical orientation. The report further introduced three video taped modules which were designed to extend the survey results and enhance their educational utility. The applicability of the approach of this project for future research is discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057306

Entities

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  • David H. Dobkins
  • L. Brooks Hill
  • Michael G. Parkinson

Organizations

  • University of Oklahoma

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Air Force
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  • Computer Programming
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  • Parkinson'S Disease
  • Personnel Management
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  • Public Relations
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  • Social Psychology
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  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.