Peer Reviewed Papers by Luis Felipe Gómez
In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation and colle... more In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation and collective reflexivity, are dynamic capabilities that help develop a firm's long-term viability. The concept that an organization's actions or inaction constrain or enhance its future options and outcomes and—ultimately—its long-term survival, is the organization's viability. We discuss two facilitating conditions—presence awareness and organizational identification—and three organizational issues influencing the two communication practices that affect organizational viability—organizational members' perceived environmental uncertainty, organizational members' perceived scarcity of time, and feedback cycles between actions and outcomes that shape and are shaped by their temporal focus.
The main premises in this article are that organizational attention is inherently communicative, ... more The main premises in this article are that organizational attention is inherently communicative, and can be nurtured through communication interventions. Two communication practices that reflect organizational attention—information allocation and dialogue—can be nurtured through organizational structures and interventions. Increasing opportunities for dialogue across organizational functions is critical to improve collective attention. Prior research and empirical data are presented to assert that a long-term orientation is also imperative to develop attention through
communication practices such as information allocation and dialogue.
Journal of Business Communication, 2009
Organizational socialization is a communicative practice that affects and is affected by organiza... more Organizational socialization is a communicative practice that affects and is affected by organizational temporality. The relationship between organizational socialization practices and organizational temporality is empirically explored through a questionnaire focusing on Ballard and Seibold's temporality dimensions and measures emphasizing structural dimensions of socialization tactics. Findings indicate that the perception of time as scarce is related to organizational members' development of formal structures that promote socialization of newcomers. Further, findings suggest that organizational members holding a future temporal focus may engage in the development of formal socialization structures that provide social support for newcomers and help newcomers predict their career path within the organization.
Papers by Luis Felipe Gómez
International journal of business communication, Feb 11, 2013
ABSTRACT In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation ... more ABSTRACT In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation and collective reflexivity, are dynamic capabilities that help develop a firm’s long-term viability. The concept that an organization’s actions or inaction constrain or enhance its future options and outcomes and—ultimately—its long-term survival, is the organization’s viability. We discuss two facilitating conditions—presence awareness and organizational identification—and three organizational issues influencing the two communication practices that affect organizational viability—organizational members’ perceived environmental uncertainty, organizational members’ perceived scarcity of time, and feedback cycles between actions and outcomes that shape and are shaped by their temporal focus.
Research in Organizational Change and Development, 2011
The concept that an organization's actions or inactions constrain or enhance its future optio... more The concept that an organization's actions or inactions constrain or enhance its future options and outcomes and – ultimately – its long-term survival, is here referred to as the organization's viability. Following a dynamic capabilities framework, we identify two communication practices that help develop both transactive memory systems and a firm's long-term viability, information allocation and collective reflexivity, and call for the development of others. We discuss the interrelationship of these two practices as nurturing the development of transactive memory systems critical for organizational long-term viability. We then discuss organizational structures that prompt or constrain the development of these two communication practices – organizational members’ perceived environmental uncertainty, perceptions of time as scarce, feedback cycles between actions and outcomes, and organizational members’ temporal focus – and offer propositions concerning these relationships. We emphasize the relevance of TMS through the exploration of three characteristics of the relationship between TMS and the long-term viability of organizations. Finally, we conclude with recommendations for organizational development practitioners for fostering TMS through the facilitation of sites for collective reflexivity.
This article examines how service-learning positively impacts students' perspectives of the h... more This article examines how service-learning positively impacts students' perspectives of the homeless. Data were collected through a preand post-assessment issued to students in a servicelearning course. At the beginning of the course, students characterized the homeless according to common stereotypes. At the end of the course, students' views were more humanized. Service-learning Improves Perceptions of Outgroups Service-learning (SL) is a variety of experiential learning that couples two distinct but complementary components academic learning and community service. This combination creates a social-justice oriented learning experience in which students are introduced to key concepts, which they observe firsthand while performing community service (Furco, 1996). SL affords students a glimpse into critical issues affecting local communities such as homelessness and poverty. By engaging in SL, students may also better understand service recipients who are struggling with thes...
International Journal of Business Communication
The main premises in this article are that organizational attention is inherently communicative, ... more The main premises in this article are that organizational attention is inherently communicative, and can be nurtured through communication interventions. Two communication practices that reflect organizational attention—information allocation and dialogue—can be nurtured through organizational structures and interventions. Increasing opportunities for dialogue across organizational functions is critical to improve collective attention. Prior research and empirical data are presented to assert that a long-term orientation is also imperative to develop attention through communication practices such as information allocation and dialogue.
The International Encyclopedia of Organizational Communication, 2017
Research in Organizational Change and Development, 2011
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v Finally, I want to thank the communication studies community who was my support network through... more v Finally, I want to thank the communication studies community who was my support network throughout my doctoral studies. I specially want to thank Dr. Loril Gossett and Dr. Rachel Smith for helping me develop my teaching skills as a teaching assistant for their classes, as well as Dr. Laurie Lewis and Dr. Susan Corbin who have always there been for me and whose support and advise I treasure. I have made great friends in this program, sharing both the hardship moments of graduate and faculty life as well as the satisfying moments of conventions and even the development of the first Nuevo Día Organizational Communication Conference. Some of my peers who I want to thank for always being helpful and supportive are Scott D'Urso,
Journal of Business Communication, 2013
ABSTRACT In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation ... more ABSTRACT In this commentary, we propose that two communication practices, information allocation and collective reflexivity, are dynamic capabilities that help develop a firm’s long-term viability. The concept that an organization’s actions or inaction constrain or enhance its future options and outcomes and—ultimately—its long-term survival, is the organization’s viability. We discuss two facilitating conditions—presence awareness and organizational identification—and three organizational issues influencing the two communication practices that affect organizational viability—organizational members’ perceived environmental uncertainty, organizational members’ perceived scarcity of time, and feedback cycles between actions and outcomes that shape and are shaped by their temporal focus.
This article examines how service-learning positively impacts students’ perspectives of the homel... more This article examines how service-learning positively impacts students’ perspectives of the homeless. Data were collected through a pre- and post-assessment issued to students in a service-learning course. At the beginning of the course, students characterized the homeless according to common stereotypes. At the end of the course, students’ views were more humanized.
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Peer Reviewed Papers by Luis Felipe Gómez
communication practices such as information allocation and dialogue.
Papers by Luis Felipe Gómez
communication practices such as information allocation and dialogue.