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The Influence of Non-Verbal Behaviour on Meeting Effectiveness and Pro-Active Behaviour: A Video Observational Study

Greven, T.G.M. (2017) The Influence of Non-Verbal Behaviour on Meeting Effectiveness and Pro-Active Behaviour: A Video Observational Study.

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Abstract:Based on the nonverbal leadership literature, it has been hypothesized that hand gestures and body gestures have an influence on both perceived meeting effectiveness and pro-active behaviour of their followers. The research is focused on video-observations of team meetings, consisting of fine-grained codings of non-verbal behaviour displayed during the meetings, as well as several surveys that have been filled-out by team-members within the teams that have been recorded. The data consisted of 20 leaders and 192 followers which are employed in a large public organization. As a result, one correlation has been found, this correlation implies that upward palms gestures have a negative influence on the level of pro-activity of the followers. In the discussion section the outcomes of the analysis were discussed and suggestions will be given for future research.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:05 communication studies, 70 social sciences in general, 85 business administration, organizational science
Programme:International Business Administration BSc (50952)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/72781
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