One of the major reasons intraorganizational communication linkages are formed
is to find the information needed to reduce perceived task uncertainty. This study
examines the moderating influence of managers'cognitive style on the relationship
between perceived task uncertainty and the formation of intraorganizational
linkages. In addition, the direction of the intraorganizational link used (i.e.,
vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) is examined.
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