The influence of management style on the internal communication of organizations. An application to advertising agencies

Abstract

The article is based on the assumption that how an organization is managed entails a specific form of communication. If so, identifying management style can be an indication of how a manger will behave in terms of communication. A model of associations between management style and internal communication is formulated for that purpose. Five style prototypes are identified based on a theoretical analysis. They are: laissez-faire, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, leadership and charismatic leadership. Modes of communication particular to each of these styles are defined. In the second part of the article, the model is tested on a sample of Spanish advertising agencies.