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organizational control theory  

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  • Theories of organizational control examine the process by which one party attempts to influence the behavior of another within a given system. Organizational control is an inherently communicative activity that consists of verbal and physical actions designed to overcome resistance and exercise authority over others. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Organizational Control Theory]

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