Definition Of Communication

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Definition:
Communication is the sharing of information between two or more persons or groups to reach a common understanding. In the communication, the information or ideas conveyed must be understood. Effective communication allows participants to properly exchange ideas. Communication is the two way process of exchanging information. Communication can be done through oral, verbal and written communication. Information is transmitted as words, tone of voice, and gestures and postures. Information can be shared face to face or by telephone, fax, e-mail, text messaging, videoconferencing, electronic-portfolios, chat, memos, letters, reports, etc. The number and types of methods increase as information technology systems become ever more involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge.
It involves active listening and reflects the accountability of speaker and listeners. Information is conveyed as words, tone of voice, and body language. According to dimbleby et al(1992) Communication is a learnt activity and is provided by the media which forms a bridge between the sender and the receiver. In the process A speaker transmits a message and must ensure that the message is delivered clearly. A listener takes utterance of the message and must be an active listener and give feedback. Communication is a process that includes linear influencing and transactional views from different dimensional barriers (İşman et al., 2003). One-way communication where the sender cannot get any feedback is the linear view. On the other hand, the influencing others view is the existence of a two-way communication which includes feedback as well as nonverbal communication, but it does not include at the same time sending-receiving feedback th...

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...g effectively. personality conflicts, poor management, and resistance to change or a lack of motivation are attitudinal barriers to communication.
Lack of Sensitivity to Receiver. A failure in effective communication may result when a message is not received by its receiver. Identifying the receiver’s needs, status, knowledge of the subject, and language skills assists the sender in preparing a successful message.
Information Overload. If you receive a message with too much information, you may tend to put up a barrier because the amount of information is coming so fast that it become difficult and uncomfortable to interpret the information
Channel Barriers. If the sender chooses an inappropriate channel of communication, communication may come to an end. Detailed instructions presented over the telephone, for example, may be frustrating for both communicators.

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