Canadian public relations students' interest in government communication: An exploratory study
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to determine Generation Y communicators' interest in government communications.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper outlines the results of a descriptive quantitative survey conducted with 39 students and recent public relations graduates at Calgary, Canada's Mount Royal University.
Findings
The results from the small, purposive sample confirm some assumptions employers have about Generation Y and challenge others. The results identify key themes requiring future research.
Research limitations/implications
The research is limited in its sample size, but is not meant to be representative. It is a purposive, exploratory study that provides valuable insight into future research.
Originality/value
The paper sheds further light on this important topic and fills a gap in the research specific to Generation Y government communicators, offering valuable insight into the recruitment and retention of Generation Y staff in Canadian governments.
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Citation
Berry, J. (2013), "Canadian public relations students' interest in government communication: An exploratory study", Management Research Review, Vol. 36 No. 5, pp. 528-544. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409171311327262
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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