Definition: The Informal Communication is the casual and unofficial form of communication wherein the information is exchanged spontaneously between two or more persons without conforming the prescribed official rules, processes, system, formalities and chain of command. The informal communications are based on the personal or informal relations such as friends, peers, … [Read more...] about Informal Communication
Formal Communication Network
Definition: The Formal Communication Network shows the pattern of the communication, i.e. the way in which the formal communication is facilitated. There are several types of formal communication networks classified on the basis of the degree to which they are centralized and decentralized. These are: Wheel Network: This is the most centralized forms of a communication … [Read more...] about Formal Communication Network
Formal Communication
Definition: The Formal Communication is the exchange of official information that flows along the different levels of the organizational hierarchy and conforms to the prescribed professional rules, policy, standards, processes and regulations of the organization. The formal communication follows a proper predefined channel of communication and is deliberately controlled. It … [Read more...] about Formal Communication
Types of Communication
Definition: The Communication is a two-way process wherein the information, ideas, opinions, thoughts, feelings, etc. are transmitted between the individuals through the use of mutually understood symbols and semiotic rules (signs and symbols) The communication is the important factor for the commercial success of any business. The organizational Hierarchy also decides the … [Read more...] about Types of Communication
7 C’s of Communication
Definition: The 7 C’s of Communication is a checklist that helps to improve the professional communication skills and increases the chance that the message will be understood in exactly the same way as it was intended. To have effective communication, one should keep the following 7 C’s of communication in mind: Clear: The message should be clear and easily … [Read more...] about 7 C’s of Communication
Personal Barriers
Definition: The Personal Barriers relate to the factors that are personal to the sender and receiver and act as a hindrance in the communication process. These factors include the life experiences, emotions, attitudes, behavior that hinders the ability of a person to communicate. The most common personal barriers are: Lack of Listening Skills: The efficiency of … [Read more...] about Personal Barriers
Psychological Barriers
Definition: The Psychological or Emotional Barriers refers to the psychological state i.e. Opinions, attitudes, status consciousness, emotions, etc. of a person that deeply affects the ability to communicate. The communication largely depends on the mental condition of a person, if the person is not mentally or emotionally sound, then he cannot communicate effectively either … [Read more...] about Psychological Barriers
Organizational Barriers
Definition: The Organizational Barriers refers to the hindrances in the flow of information among the employees that might result in a commercial failure of an organization. The major Organizational Barriers are listed below: Organizational Rules and Policies: Often, organizations have the rule with respect to what message, medium, and mode of communication should be … [Read more...] about Organizational Barriers
Semantic Barriers
Definition: The Semantic Barriers refers to the misunderstanding between the sender and receiver arising due to the different meanings of words, and other symbols used in the communication. The semantic barriers usually arise when the information is not in the simple language and contains those words or symbols that have multiple meanings. Following are the main language … [Read more...] about Semantic Barriers
Effective Communication
Definition: An Effective Communication is a communication between two or more persons wherein the intended message is successfully delivered, received and understood. In other words, the communication is said to be effective when all the parties (sender and receiver) in the communication, assign similar meanings to the message and listen carefully to what all have been said … [Read more...] about Effective Communication