Introduction to Organizational Psycholinguistics

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psycholinguistics
• Professional Communication
• Speech Activity Theory

Background:

• Organizational communication is crucial for joint activities.
• Existing theories lack a unified framework for analyzing organizational communication.
• Speech Activity Theory offers a robust foundation for understanding communication's role in organizing joint efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and define organizational psycholinguistics as a distinct field of study.
• To systematize the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of organizational psycholinguistics.
• To analyze communication specifically within the context of organizing joint activities.

Main Methods:

• Systematization of existing theories and concepts.
• Application of Speech Activity Theory as the methodological basis.
• Analysis of communication aimed at joint activity organization.

Main Results:

• Organizational psycholinguistics is defined as an approach to professional communication.
• The methodology is grounded in Speech Activity Theory.
• Communication is analyzed as a means to organize joint activities and influence partners.

Conclusions:

• Organizational psycholinguistics provides a framework for understanding communication in organizations.
• The study clarifies the goals, objects, subjects, and tasks of this field.
• Further research is needed to explore the full potential of organizational psycholinguistics.