Journalism and Mass Communications, College of

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2012

Citation

Published in Public Relations Review 38 (2012), pp 505–507. doi:10.1016/j.pubrev.2012.01.007

Comments

Published by Elsevier Inc. Used by permission.

Abstract

This pioneer study explores the public relations models that inform the practice of public relations in Kenya, and the cultural values that influence this practice. Results show the personal influence model as the most used by practitioners in Kenya, while individualism is the most experienced cultural value. The strong correlation between personal influence model and Hofstede’s cultural value of femininity points to the practitioners’ strong desire for good interpersonal relationships with colleagues, supervisors, clients and key publics.

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