This article applies some commonly accepted propositions of communications
theory to the problem of knowledge-flow in management and organization. A
mail questionnaire sent to teacher-researchers and managers showed consider
able scepticism in each group about the function and value of the other, though
both desire greater mutual understanding. Communications research findings
may help overcome some of the existing barriers.
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