Attitude and Relationships…Do they make a difference?
In anticipation of broadening my viewpoint
and references for my research I looked in my own backyard. I came across Mary
E. Vielhaber’s paper “Communication and Attitudes Toward Work-related Change.”
Vielhaber is a professor who teaches managerial communication, human resource
development, organizational behavior, organization development, and leadership
at EMU.
“Communication
and Attitudes Toward Work-related Change” takes a look at how employees are
more accepting to change when they have positive work relationships by means of
a survey of 131 employees. Another conclusion her study had was that employees were
more motivated towards work related change when they had constructive official
networks.
In my
experience as an employee I am much more productive and receptive at a place I
feel comfortable at. When I say comfortable I mean that I know my colleagues
and bosses and have healthy work relationships with them.
Most concerns in my field are how
to retain employees and obtain more productivity and cohesiveness for long-term
growth. When companies keep a low turn-over rate they acquire more talented
employees and tend to receive better financial projections.
I feel this supports
my theory that mentoring, sponsorship and/or positive work
relationships are not only good for employees but companies too. When everyone
gives a helping hand the results are motivating and beneficial for all parties
involved.
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