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Communication
Basics of Communication
Definition of Communication
Communication is defined as giving,
receiving or exchanging information,
opinions or ideas by writing, speech or
visual means, so that the material
communicated is completely understood by
everyone concerned.
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Communication Process
Sender conceives the message
Encode the message
Select the appropriate channel
Receiver decodes the message
Interprets the message
Feedback from the receiver
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Methods of Communication
Internal Communication
External Communication
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Internal Communication
ORAL WRITTEN
Telephone Memo
Intercom Report
Meeting/Conference Graphs/Charts
Presentation E-Mail/Fax
Face-to-Face Notice
Discussion Form/questionnaire
Messages Newsletter
Minutes
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External Communication
ORAL WRITTEN
Meeting Brochure
Conference/Seminar Invitation
Conversation Press Release
Telephone Advertisement
Presentation Report
E-Mail/Fax
Letter
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Channels of Communication
Downward Communication
Memos, notices, newsletters, manuals
Upward Communication
Memos, reports, meetings, informal discussion
Horizontal Communication
Committee meetings, seminars, conferences
Diagonal Communication
Depends on cooperation, goodwill and respect
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Barriers to communication
Non-verbal signals
Language
Listening
Pre-judgment
Relationships
Emotional Responses
System
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