Jurnal InterAct
Vol 6, No 2 (2017): Jurnal InterAct

THE EFFECT OF INSTANT MESSENGER USAGE TO INTERNAL COMMUNICATION (Study in The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Republic of Indonesia Directorate General of Resources and Equipment for Post and Information Technology)

Amaliah Hajah (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Astrid Siahaya (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Nov 2017

Abstract

The research discussed about instant messenger usage for internal communication at The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Republic of Indonesia (MCIT of RI) Directorate General of Resources and Equipment for Post and Information Technology. The research purpose was to determine the effect of instant messenger usage to internal communication by using the quantitative method. The results showed that there is a significant and positive effect by the instant messenger usage to employee communications. It showed that instant messenger could accommodate employee communication, particularly for job-related formal communication. However, there are some information that do not convey through instant messenger, particularly the informal communication, such as regarding employee motivation, delivering the thoughts and feelings of employees, and the settlement of the conflict with fellow employees. Therefore, organization should encourage instant messenger usage in informal communication, relating to motivate employees through instant messenger, to create a good working relationship and increase employee relations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fiabikom

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The articles and themes presented in the journal have the goal to increase the understanding of the importance of communication and in developing new concepts to provide solutions in implementing communication science in ...