Research Practices in Public Relations Organizations in the United Arab Emirates

Author(s):  
Badreya Al-Jenaibi

This manuscript draws from extensive research conducted in various public relations firms in the United Arab Emirates, and describes contemporary research practices on which these firms are building. Their inclination is toward incorporation of permanent research in their organizational framework and in-depth analyses regarding how public relations firms evolve and meet clients' future expectations. In-depth analyses were conducted in national, international, small, average, and high-scale public relations firms to determine how research is helping, at various levels, to excel and impress clients. Mixed research methods were used; 350 questionnaires were distributed and 17 face-to- face interviews were conducted over 7 months. Results suggest that the economic, social, and institutional characteristics of public relations firms in the United Arab Emirates are dissimilar to other countries, so extensive research is required to determine the significance of research concerning improving public relations practices in the country.

Author(s):  
Badreya Al-Jenaibi

This chapter draws from extensive research conducted in various public relations firms in the United Arab Emirates and describes contemporary research practices on which these firms are building. Their inclination is toward incorporation of permanent research in their organizational framework and in-depth analyses regarding how public relations firms evolve and meet clients' future expectations. In-depth analyses were conducted in national, international, small, average, and high-scale public relations firms to determine how research is helping, at various levels, to excel and impress clients. Mixed research methods were used; 350 questionnaires were distributed and 17 face-to-face interviews were conducted over 7 months. Results suggest that the economic, social, and institutional characteristics of public relations firms in the United Arab Emirates are dissimilar to other countries, so extensive research is required to determine the significance of research concerning improving public relations practices in the country.


2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692110161
Author(s):  
Syahirah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Lauren Tuckerman ◽  
Tim Vorley ◽  
Cristian Gherhes

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen the implementation of unprecedented social distancing measures, restricting social interaction and with it the possibility for conducting face-to-face qualitative research. This paper provides lessons from a series of qualitative research projects that were adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure their continuation and completion. By reflecting on our experiences and discussing the opportunities and challenges presented by crises to the use of a number of qualitative research methods, we provide a series of insights and lessons for proactively building resilience into the qualitative research process. We show that reflexivity, responsiveness, adaptability, and flexibility ensured continuity in the research projects and highlighted distinct advantages to using digital methods, providing lessons beyond the COVID-19 context. The paper concludes with reflections on research resilience and adaptation during crises.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-400
Author(s):  
Saeful Rahman ◽  
Saeful Rahman

ABSTRAK Tujuan penlitian kegiatan hubungan internal melalui human relations pada PT. Dias Design Consult adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pimpinan perusahaan menjalankan prinsip-prinsip human relations dalam hubungan internal, agar terciptanya hubungan yang harmonis dalam perusahaan secara efektif dan efisien. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendeketan studi kasus dan paradigma konstruktivstik. Hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan konsep POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controling) pimpinan perusahaan dalam melakukan kegiatan hubungan internal melalui human relations dalam menjaga, meningkatkan, memelihara dan membangun hubungan harmonis dalam publik internal menerapkan prinsip-prinsip hubungan antar manusia dengan kegiatan hubungan antar mansuia yang bersifat memberikan kenyamanan dan kepuasan hati melalui perkumpulan keluarga, bonus tahunan, pujian dan konseling. Kata Kunci : Hubungan Internal; Human Relations; Public Relations ABSTRACT The purpose of researching internal relations activities through human relations at PT. Dias Design Consult is to find out how company leaders carry out the principles of human relations in internal relations, in order to create harmonious relationships within the company effectively and efficiently. This study uses qualitative research methods with a series of case studies and constructive paradigms. The results of the study using the concept of POAC (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controling) company leaders in carrying out internal relations activities through human relations in maintaining, improving, maintaining and building harmonious relationships in the internal public apply the principles of human relations with activities between human relations which is to provide comfort and satisfaction through family gathering, annual bonuses, praise and counseling. Keywords : Internal Relations: Human Relations; Public Relations


2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodi Constantine Brown ◽  
Hyun-Sun Park

This exploratory research compares longitudinal research self-efficacy and retention between a completely asynchronous Master of Social Work (MSW) online cohort and its traditional face-to-face counterpart. This study used a non-equivalent comparison groups design with two groups: online instruction only (n=16) and traditional face-to-face instruction (n=32), with pretest (Time 1), posttest (Time 2) and follow-up (Time 3) standardized measures of practice evaluation knowledge (PEKS) and research self-efficacy (RSES) in a beginning research methods course. Results indicate that students’ knowledge and research self-efficacy improved between pretest and posttest and remained significantly improved at follow-up one year later, with no significant difference between online learners and traditional face-to-face students. Students gain and maintain confidence in research methods and evaluation regardless of the learning platform utilized.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 184-194
Author(s):  
Solomon Shiwabaw Mulu

Public relations practice is a profitable interpretation of an organization's new and continuous relationship with stakeholders, including customers, by managing all communication relationships with the organization that creates the reputation and protects its reputation [5]. The researcher has employed mixed research methods. Mixed approaches are far more compressive than attacking a problem one point of view and allow a different type of data to be accessed from disciplinary boundaries. Employing a purposive sampling method, a total of 7 PR officers of the Tigray region education Bureau and the Public relations Manager of the respective Bureau have been selected. An interview and questionnaires have been employed to gather data. After the researcher has collected the relevant data using the mixed research methods it has been analyzed. The data which was gathered using a quantitative research method has been analyzed and interpreted in a table and report in percentage with sufficient explanation for each table result and percentages using SPSS data analyzing software. Besides, the gathered data using a qualitative research design was analyzed in the reporting method with elaboration.


Author(s):  
Svitlana Vernyhora

Methods of teaching vocational subjects in English at the Institute of Journalism of Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University are presented in the research. Methods of realization of such a practice are shown through the example of disciplines of specialty “Advertising and public relations”, in particular “Advertising copywriting”, “PR copywriting”, “Public service announcement”, “Theory of mass information”, “Communication strategies”


Author(s):  
Denys Dontsov ◽  
Andrii Neugоdnikov ◽  
Oleksandr Bignyak ◽  
Olena Kharytonova ◽  
Liydmyla Panova

The institute of mediation is becoming increasingly popular. This is due to several factors, including the possibility to save on attorneys' fees and court costs. Mediation also helps to save a lot of time and find a solution to the conflict that would satisfy both parties as quickly as possible. During the pandemic, the institution of mediation, like many other spheres of public life, moved online. The mediation process itself involves individuals who use online communication or even artificial intelligence, such as chatbots. Thus, in connection with the transition of mediation to the online plane, there is a need for legal support for the use of innovative technologies in the field of mediation. Thus, the article is relevant and timely in terms of quarantine restrictions. The object of research is public relations in the field of online mediation. The authors of the article used general and special research methods. The authors of the article concluded that online mediation is a useful institution, but the implementation of appropriate procedures must take care to protect private information, as there is no full control over the situation outside the camera of a computer, tablet, phone, or other device with access on the Internet.


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