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Kathryn L. Fonner, Assistant Professor
Office: Johnston Hall, Room 228
Phone: (414) 229-5744
e-mail: fonner@uwm.edu
Degree(s):
Ph.D., Communication Studies, Northwestern University
M.A., Communication Studies, Northwestern University
B.S., Communication Studies, Northwestern University
Research Interests:
My research focuses on the changing nature of the workplace, and how employee communication and behavior continue to evolve due to technological advances, changing economic and workplace conditions, and globalization. My most recent project investigated the comparative work experiences of teleworking versus office-based employees. Additional research interests include vocational socialization and the development of the psychological contract, including recent projects on the significance of internship experiences, interpersonal sources, and exposure to downsizing in shaping students' pre-employment work expectations.
Teaching Interests:
COMMUN 310: Communication in Organizations
COMMUN 323: Communication in Groups and Teams
COMMUN 810: Studies of Communication in Organizations
Recent Publications:
Fonner, K.L., & Roloff, M.E. A review of telework literature: Effects of telework on employee work experiences and attitudes. (Currently under review at Communication Yearbook 32).
Fonner, K.L., & Roloff, M.E. (in progress). Exposure to downsizing and prospective employees' job expectations prior to organizational entry.
Fonner, K.L., & Roloff, M.E. (in progress). Gaining a dose of realism from internship experiences: The impact of exposure to downsizing on interns' workplace expectations.
Fonner, K.L., & Roloff, M.E. (in progress). Being one with the organization, despite being home in pajamas: Factors influencing teleworking employees' organizational identification.
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