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COME

BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
AND
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNIATION

PRESENTED BY
SANJAY KUMAR
RUPENDER SOLKH

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
The english word communication has been
derived from the Latin word communis which
means common consequently it implies
That the communication is common
understanding through communion of minds
and hearts. This common understanding results
not only through transfer of information and
idea but also from transmission of the attitude .

Definition
Communication is defined as the process
of passing information and understanding
from one person to another it is essentially
a bridge of meaning between the people
by using the bridge a person can safely
cross the river of miss understanding

Keith Davis

BARRIERS OF
COMMUNICATION
Barriers of communication are the
hindrances or the difficulties involved
in the process of communication
which distort the message being
properly understood by the receiver.
Barriers prevent the communication
from being effective.

Types of barriers
Semantic barriers
Physical barriers
Organizational barriers
Psychological barriers

Semantic barriers
Semantic

barriers are concerned

with problem and obstruction in
the process of encoding and
decoding the message in to words
or other impression .the use of
different language, different
interpretation of different words
and symbols ,poor vocabulary and
poor grammatical knowledge are
some the semantic barriers

Semantic barriers
Different language
Different context for words and
symbols
Poor vocabulary

Physical barriers
Any disturbance or interference
that reduces the clarity and
effectiveness of communication
is called noise. it may be
physical or psychological ,written
or visual .noise distracts the
persons communicating and acts
as barrier to communication

Types of physical barrier

Noise
2. Improper time
3. Distance
4. Inadequate or overload
information
1.

Organizational barriers
Organizational

barriers occurs in
the organization due to rules
,regulation and hierarchical
relationship .

Types of organizational barriers

Rules and regulations
2. Hierarchical relationship
3. Non conducting of staff meetings
4. Wrong choice of channel
1.

Psychological barriers
Psychological barriers arise from
motives ,emotions, social
values , different perception etc.
these create psychological
distance , cause
misunderstanding among people
at work and hinder the
communication process.

Types of psychological barriers

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Selective perceptions
Premature evaluation
Poor listening
Attitude of superiors
emotions

Principle of
communication
Principle of communication make it
effective .these principle are not
exclusive .principle of
communication divide in to two
broad parts:
1. 7cs of communication
2. Other principle of
communication

7cs of
communication
1. Candid : the message should be candid ,it
should not be indirect , multivocal or un true
.the message should be frank and straight
forward .

2. Clear: the message to be communicate

whether oral or written should be clear . for this
not only clarity of expression is must , but also
clarity of thoughts .

3.Complete : completeness is necessary

for effective communication incomplete
message breads misunderstanding and
misinterpretation.

4. concise

:to retain the attention as well

as to save the time of the reader .it is
essential that the message should be
concise .conciseness means conveying the
message in fewest possible words without
sacrificing its completeness and clarity .

5. concrete: the communicated statement

should not be vague , rather should be
concrete and specific , concrete expression
create visual image in the mind of the
receiver which vague or generalized
statement can not

6. Correct

: the message to be
communicated should be correct
in spelling , in grammar , in
format, in content, in statistical
information etc.

7. Courteous

: congenial and
healthy communication
environment is essential to
ensure the effectiveness of
communication .

Other principle of
communication
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Create synergetic environment

Two way communication
Strengthen communication flow
Proper medias
Encourage open communication
Appropriate language
Effective listening

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YOU