Internal Communication Problems in Privatization

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Ousanee Sawagvudcharee
Maurice Yolles

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The aim of this paper is to focus on demonstrating faults of internal communication in privatization. A case study approach is employed in this paper employs wherein a qualitative data collection was conducted. Interviews were used to identify key issues from the perspective of those employed in the case study organization. With special reference to Thailand, the case of the privatization of the Provincial Electricity Authority was observed. It is anticipated that the paper will present lacks of internal communication in a positive light, thus encouraging more widespread application to assure successful outcomes in similar projects.

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