Browsing Working Papers by Author "Kaul, Asha"

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    • An analysis of upward influence strategies using speech act theory and face threatening acts 

      Kaul, Asha; Brammer, Charlotte (2010-04-05)
      This study borrows from sociolinguistic research, specifically speech act theory (SAT), as a way to analyze and explain how UI strategies are performed. We have attempted to provide an explanation for the choice of strategies ...

    • Checkmate! Winning the Game of Communication: A Study of Conversational Principles 

      Kaul, Asha; Pandit, Anuradha (2009-09-01)
      Managerial communication in organizations can well be studied by using drama as a heuristic device to gain an understanding of the complexities governing structure of communication, goals of participants and application ...

    • Coffee, tea or ..? : Gender and Politeness in computer mediated communication (CMC) 

      Kaul, Asha; Kulkarni, Vaibhavi (2010-07-26)
      This study focuses on the influence of gender and politeness on writing style in CMC, specifically work related emails, in the Indian context. Gricezs Cooperative Principle (CP) and Leechzs maxims of Politeness have been ...

    • Gender Differences in the Use of FTAs when Reporting Incidents of UI: An Indian Study 

      Kaul, Asha; Patnaik, Esha (2009-07-25)
      The study, conducted in an Indian organization, aims to examine differences, if any, across genders in the use of face threatening acts (FTAs) while reporting incidents of upward influence (UI). The nature of incidents ...

    • Gender Issues – Proposing new Paradigms 

      Dutta, Anurag; Gaikwad, Ramnish; Kaul, Asha (2009-08-03)
      The advent of the 20th century heralds the entry of women into the professional world. Organizations have already initiated the transition to a multi-gender workplace environment through the formation of appropriate policies. ...

    • Gender, affect and upward influence 

      Kaul, Asha; Ansari, Mahfooz A.; Rai, Himanshu (2010-07-26)
      Upward influence tactics affect the attitude, perceptions and behavior of the supervisors towards their subordinates. This influence may be used both for organizational and personal purposes. With more and more women joining ...