Organizational listening II : expanding the concept, theory, and practice

"The first edition of this book broke new ground in reporting research that showed organizations central to contemporary society including government departments and agencies, corporations, and many NGOs and non-profit organizations listen poorly to their stakeholders and sometimes not at all. This new much-expanded analysis reports further research that builds theory and provides practical approaches and steps for effective organizational listening that affords mutual benefits to organizations, their stakeholders, and society. Macnamara brings a unique combination of academic research and professional experience to explain why organizational listening needs to go beyond interpersonal listening and identify the necessary culture, policies, systems, resources, and skills for organizational listening including the role of new technologies. This book is essential reading for teachers, researchers, and practitioners in government, corporate, marketing, and organizational communication"--