TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to argue that academics should have an intimate understanding of the practical problems facing the corporate communication/public relations profession.Design/methodology/approach– The paper discusses how good theory should guide research towards crucial questions and enlighten the profession.Findings– Academics should build theory that guides research toward crucial questions to enlighten the profession. The research agenda should include macro issues such as the purpose of corporate communication in the new business paradigm; its contribution to organisational effectiveness; scope of delivery; strategy development and alignment; functional integration; return on investment; and the core competencies, processes and structures needed to enhance performance. This will create the knowledge to rectify current criticisms and fulfil top management expectations of the corporate communication function.Originality/value– The paper highlights how theory on strategic communication management is the key to unlocking the boardroom.
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
SN  - 1363-254X
DO  - 10.1108/13632540610646436
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/13632540610646436
AU  - Bütschi Gerhard
AU  - Steyn Benita
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - Theory on strategic communication management is the key to unlocking the boardroom
T2  - Journal of Communication Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 106
EP  - 109
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -