Thesis
Connections between information processing styles and influencing strategies in the workplace
Honours, Murdoch University
2012
Abstract
The relationship between information processing styles and influencing strategies has not been examined by any previous studies. However, thinking styles have been associated with leadership styles, and leadership styles have also been related to the use of influencing strategies. Therefore it was predicted information processing, as described by the Cognitive Experiential Self Theory, and influencing styles would be connected. Participants (N = 142) completed three questionnaires; the Rational Experiential Inventory (REI), the Constructive Thinking Inventory (CTI), and the Extended Influence Behavior Questionnaire (EIBQ). Results showed significant positive correlations between rational thinking and the core influencing strategies, as well as behavioral coping with the core influencing strategies. Regression analyses showed that information processing and constructive thinking accounted for a significant amount of variance in rational persuasion and inspirational appeals. Some demographic differences between gender and occupation were also found. Future research could seek to investigate any causal relationships that might be present between information processing and influencing strategies.
Details
- Title
- Connections between information processing styles and influencing strategies in the workplace
- Authors/Creators
- Mindy Wen Hui Lee
- Contributors
- Guy Curtis (Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Murdoch University; Honours
- Identifiers
- 991005541395607891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Psychology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis
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