Evolution or Retreat? What PR Models Play a Role in Religious Public Relations?
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
3-10-2005
Department
Mass Communication and Journalism
Abstract
Religion and public relations are intertwined in this groundbreaking research which first attempted to examine the cultural similarities and differences that affect the practice of public relations and religious organizations. Long interviews were undertaken with religious public relations representatives to see how they practice communications--either symmetrically or contingently? Religious public relations practitioners were found to exhibit several contingency theory characteristics, particularly those that centered on ethical behavior and the willingness to accommodate and cooperate with their conflicting publics when morally and ethically feasible.
Publication Title
8th International Public Relations Research Conference Proceedings
First Page
126
Last Page
137
Recommended Citation
Givens-Carroll, D.,
Shin, J.
(2005). Evolution or Retreat? What PR Models Play a Role in Religious Public Relations?. 8th International Public Relations Research Conference Proceedings, 126-137.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/16393