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The impact of using situational management communication styles in intercollegiate athletics

Author

Glen A. Sisk, University of the Pacific

Date of Award

2009

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Communication

First Advisor

Qingwen Dong

First Committee Member

Alan Ray

Second Committee Member

Kenneth Day

Abstract

This study examined if supervisors within intercollegiate athletic settings have a higher tendency to use task-oriented management styles than supervisors outside of athletics. The study also assessed if athletic supervisors would have a higher tendency to adapt their leadership style based on situational factors. 214 respondents were asked to complete a five-part survey, comprised of two management communication styles, emotional intelligence, the Leadership Adaptability Style Index, and demographic information. Two additional questions raised in the study posed the same questions in relation to all respondents within athletics and those outside athletics. The results showed no significant differences in management styles or adaptability of supervisors or non- supervisors

Pages

102

Recommended Citation

Sisk, Glen A.. (2009). The impact of using situational management communication styles in intercollegiate athletics. University of the Pacific, Thesis. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/712