COMMUNICATION PROCESS;

COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVENESS &

FEEDBACK

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 COMMUNICATION

The term communication is derived from the latin word communis,

meaning common.
Communication is the process of sharing our ideas, thoughts, and
feelings with other people and having those ideas, thoughts, and
feelings understood by the people we are talking with. When we
communicate we speak, listen, and observe.
Communication is the process of transmitting information and
understanding. It is the transference of meaning between individuals
and the means of reaching, understanding and influencing others.
Skill to communicate depends on the capacity of an individual to
convey ideas and feelings to another to evolve a desired response.
In management, communication is a mixture of personal attributes
and organizational aspects.
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 ROLE OF COMMUNICATION

Helps in fostering motivation

Aids in the function of control
Provides information for making decisions
Coordination among departments
To fill current inner tensions, or needs. The six current needs we each
try to fill are...
to feel respected by Self and others
to give or get credible information
to cause or prevent inner and/or interpersonal change - including
changing or maintaining the emotional distance between us and others
to vent ones feeling
to create excitement (reduce numbness or boredom)
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to avoid something uncomfortable, like silence or a confrontation.
 ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

Verbal communication Verbal communication (vocal included)

contributes to 45% of our communication. It involves the use of
language and meaning (either oral or written).
Non-verbal Communication Non verbal communication is the
conscious and unconscious body movements in communication that
couple with physical and environmental surroundings. Non verbal
communications are those which are not expressed orally or in writing
and includes human elements associated with communication.
Listening & Feedback Listening which comprises of hearing,
attending, understanding and remembering can facilitate the
effectiveness of communication. Listening can be pleasurable,
discriminative or critical depending on the degree of application of
mind. Listener has to employ the appropriate type of listening
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 COMMUNICATION PROCESS

The communication process is a simple model that demonstrates

all the factors that can affect communication.

The communication process is the inter-relationship between

several inter-dependent components.

It consists of a whole series of related actions and reactions which

together result in the sharing of meaning.

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SENDER ENCODING CHANNEL RECEIVER DECODING
& MEDIUM
(MESSAGE)

FEEDBACK

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 ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
PROCESS

Sender It is the person who intends to make contact with the

objective of passing the message to other persons.

Message This is the subject matter of the communication which is

intended to be passed to the receiver from the sender.

Encoding The process of converting the message into

communication symbols.

Channel Message encoded into symbols are transmitted by the

sender through a channel.

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 Receiver The person or group to whom the message is directed.

Decoding The receiver translates the words and symbols used in

the message into idea and interprets it to obtain its meaning.

Feedback It is the way of judging the effectiveness of the

message.

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 Types of

People communicate with each other in a number

of ways that depend upon the message and its
context in which it is being sent.

Types of communication based on the

communication channels used are
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication

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 Verbal

It refers to the form of communication in which

message is transmitted verbally.
Communication is done by word of mouth and a piece
of writing.
In verbal communication remember the acronym
KISS (keep it short and simple).

Verbal Communication is divided into:

Oral Communication
Written Communication
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 Oral

In oral communication, Spoken words are used.

It includes face-to-face conversations, speech,
telephonic conversation, video, radio, television,
voice over internet.
Communication is influence by pitch, volume,
speed and clarity of speaking.
Advantages
It brings quick feedback.
In a face-to-face conversation, by reading facial
expression and body language one can guess
whether he/she should trust whats being said or
not.
Disadvantages
In face-to-face discussion, user is unable to deeply
11 think about what he is delivering, so this can be
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counted as a fault.
 Written

In written communication, written signs or symbols are

used to communicate.
In written communication message can be transmitted
via email, letter, report, memo etc.
Written Communication is most common form of
communication being used in business.
Advantages
Messages can be edited and revised
Written communication provide record and backup.
A written message enables receiver to fully
understand it and send appropriate feedback.
Disadvantages
Written communication doesnt bring instant feedback.
It take more time in composing a written message as
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struggles for writing ability.
 Non-verbal Communication
communication not involving words: communication by
other means than by using words, e.g. through facial
expressions, hand gestures, and tone of voice

Kinesics- Body Signals

Artifacts- Object Signals

Haptics- Touch Signals

Proxemics- Space Signals

Chronemics- Time Signals

Personal Appearance
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 Levels of

Intrapersonal Communication is communication that occurs in your

own mind. It is the basis of your feelings, biases, prejudices, and
beliefs.
Examples are when you make any kind of decision what to eat or
wear. When you think about something what you want to do on
the weekend or when you think about another person.
Interpersonal communication is the communication between two
people but can involve more in informal conversations.
Examples are when you are talking to your friends. A teacher and
student discussing an assignment. A patient and a doctor
discussing a treatment. A manager and a potential employee during
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 Small Group communication is communication within formal
or informal groups or teams. It is group interaction that results
in decision making, problem solving and discussion within an
organization.
Examples would be a group planning a surprise birthday
party for someone. A team working together on a project.
One-to-group communication involves a speaker who seeks
to inform, persuade or motivate an audience.
Examples are a teacher and a class of students. A
preacher and a congregation. A speaker and an assembly
of people in the auditorium

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 Mass communication is the electronic or
print transmission of messages to the
general public. Outlets called mass media
include things like radio, television, film,
and printed materials designed to reach
large audiences.
A television commercial. A magazine article.
Hearing a song on the radio. Books, Newspapers,
Billboards. The key is that you are reaching a large
amount of people without it being face to face.
Feedback is generally delayed with mass
communication.
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 MODELS OF COMMUNICATION

Shannon's Model

Intermediary model of communication (sometimes

referred to as the gatekeeper model or two-step flow)

Interactive Model

Transactional model

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 Shannon's (1948) Model of the communication process
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 Shannon's model breaks the process of
communication down into eight discrete
components

An information source.
The message, which is both sent by the information source and
received by the destination.
A transmitter.
The signal, which flows through a channel.
A carrier or channel, which is represented by the small unlabeled
box in the middle of the model.
Noise, in the form of secondary signals that obscure or confuse the
signal carried.
A receiver.
A destination. Presumably a person who consumes and processes
the message.
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 An Intermediary Model

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 Intermediary Model

This model, which is frequently depicted in introductory texts

in mass communication, focuses on the important role that
intermediaries often play in the communication process.
There are many intermediary roles associated with
communication.
Many of these intermediaries have the ability to decide what
messages others see, the context in which they are seen, and
when they see them.
In extreme variations such gatekeepers are referred as
censors.

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 Contd
In case where publications choose some content in preference to
other potential content based on an editorial policy, they are referred
to them as editors (most mass media), moderators (Internet
discussion groups), reviewers (peer-reviewed publications), or
aggregators (clipping services), among other titles .
Delivery workers (a postal delivery worker, for instance) also act as
intermediaries, and have the ability to act as gatekeepers, but are
generally restricted from doing so as a matter of ethics and/or law.
Variations of gatekeeper model are also used in teaching
organizational communication, where gatekeepers, in the form of
bridges and liaisons, have some ability to shape the organization
through their selective sharing of information.

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 An Interactive Model

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 Interactive Model

The interactive model elaborates Shannon's model with the

cybernetic concept of feedback often without changing any
other element of Shannon's model.

The key concept associated with this elaboration is that

destinations provide feedback on the messages they receive
such that the information sources can adapt their messages,
in real time. This is an important elaboration, and as generally
depicted, a radically oversimplified one.

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 A Transactional Model

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 A Transactional Model

This model acknowledges neither creators nor consumers of

messages, preferring to label the people associated with the
model as communicators who both create and consume
messages.
This is, in many ways, an excellent model of the face-to-face
interactive process which extends readily to any interactive
medium that provides users with symmetrical interfaces for
creation and consumption of messages, including notes,
letters, electronic mail, and the radio.
It is a distinctly interpersonal model that implies an equality
between communicators.
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 Forms of Communication

Communication in organizations can be broadly classified

into formal and informal communication.
Formal communication takes place through the system in
organization. In this, hierarchy has a very important role to play
and the parties communicating should adhere to the
procedures in the system. In organizations, formal
communication is effected in upward (subordinate to superior),
downward (superior to subordinate) and horizontal (between
same levels) directions.
Informal communication (grapevine) in an organization is very
active and powerful. Nature of communication through this
medium is oral and the speed with which the message is
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 BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Interpersonal Barriers
Perception and perceptual selection processes
Semantics (language)
Channel selection
Inconsistent verbal and nonverbal communication.
Organizational Barriers
Information overload
Technical and in-group language
Status differences
Task and organization structure requirements
Absence of formal communication channels
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 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

A good working definition for effective communication is to share

meaning and understanding between the person sending the
message and the person receiving the message.
The success of an individual in a team depends greatly on the
extent to which he can engage in effective communication.
Effective communication is an essential component of
organizational success at all levels. Numerous employee surveys
have found that many problems in any organization can be traced
back to one primary cause: poor communication.
Faulty communication in organizations can lead to lowered
efficiency and effectiveness at the organizational as well as
individual level. Also most of the interpersonal friction can be traced
to faculty communication.
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 Contd..
Good communication is necessary for all organizations as
management functions in organizations are carried out through
communication.
Communication is considered effective when it succeeds in evoking
a desired response from the other person.
Communication, to be effective, cannot be a haphazard process. It
has to be planned and executed so that it evokes the desired
response.
Poor communication results in poor performance When there is
poor communication in an organization, there can be any number of
negative outcomes, including errors, productivity declines, distrust,
lower morale, confusion, absenteeism, and general dissatisfaction.
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 FEEDBACK

Feedback is a verbal or nonverbal process in which a team

member shares his or her feelings or perceptions about
another team member's behavior, action, or words.
The process of giving and receiving feedback is one of the
most important ways for learning new behaviors and
determining the impact of our behavior on others.
Feedback is crucial for effective communication Effective
communication will only come if communicators at all
organizational levels seek out feedback and take appropriate
action to ensure that the intended meaning is passed on to
the relevant audience.

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 Contd.

Effective feedback is absolutely essential to organizational

effectiveness; people must know where they are and where to
go next in terms of expectations and goals-yours, their own,
and the organization.
Maintain a high degree of feedback throughout the
communication process.
Positive question-and-answer approach helps create an
atmosphere in which asking questions is entirely acceptable.
In addition, this can help your employees learn and apply
feedback techniques.
Be aware of the many reasons why people are hesitant to give
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respect for yourself and others.
 Factors may get in the way of effective
feedback sessions

Fear of the other person's reaction; people can get very

defensive and emotional when confronted with feedback.
The information on which the feedback is based (e.g.
performance appraisal) may be a very flawed process.
Defensiveness, distorted perceptions, guilt, project,
transference, distortions from the past, misreading of body
language
Receiver distortion: selective hearing, ignoring nonverbal
cues, power struggles.
State of mind of two people.

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 Guidelines for Effective Feedback

Specific
Timely: Give feedback as soon as possible. Excellent
feedback presented at an inappropriate time may do more
harm than good
Descriptive: Give facts. Focus on the behavior not the person.
Sensitive: When emotions run high, allow a cooling-off period
before talking.
Helpful: When feedback is negative, explore alternatives for
improvement so the employee has goals to aim for. Use the
"sandwich technique" by saying one positive statement
followed by the negative feedback and then another
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 Improving Communication Effectiveness

Techniques for the Sender

Feedback, perhaps the most important of these, is facilitated by two-
way communication.
The sender should be aware of the meanings that different receivers
might attach to various words.
The sender should try to maintain credibility. This can be
accomplished by not pretending to be an expert when one is not, by
"doing one's homework" and checking facts, and by otherwise being
as accurate and honest as possible.
The sender should try to be sensitive to the receiver's perspective. A
manager who must tell a subordinate that she has not been
recommended for a promotion should recognize that the subordinate
will be frustrated and unhappy. The content of the message and its
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method of delivery should be chosen accordingly.
 Techniques for the Receiver

Being a good listener requires that the individual be prepared

to listen, not interrupt the speaker, concentrate on both the
words and the meaning being conveyed, be patient, and ask
questions.

Another technique for the receiver is to be sensitive to the

sender's point of view. Suppose that a manager has just
received some bad news that his position is being eliminated
next year. Others should understand that he may be
disappointed, angry, or even depressed for a while. Thus,
they might make a special effort not to take too much offense
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 Techniques for Both Sender and Receiver

Following up simply involves checking at a later time to be sure that

a message has been received and understood.
Regulating information flow means that the sender or receiver takes
steps to ensure that overload does not occur. For the sender, this
could mean not passing too much information through the system at
one time. For the receiver, it might mean calling attention to the fact
that he is being asked to do too many things at once.
Both parties should also understand the richness associated with
different media. e. g. When a manager is going to lay off a
subordinate temporarily, the message should be delivered in person.
A face-to-face channel of communication gives the manager an
opportunity to explain the situation and answer questions.
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 Effective Team Communication

Teams are groups of individuals who work together to accomplish a

task/project. Team effectiveness is dependent upon team communication.
The quality of the team's work, to a large extent, depends upon the quality
of the information shared.
The ability of team members to understand and communicate information
enables them to work together collaboratively.
Understanding the components and barriers of communication, as well as
giving and receiving feedback are essential elements of effective team
communication.
These tips and guidelines will assist team members in developing open
channels of communication where team members can learn and grow from
each other, thereby becoming more effective in the achievement of their
shared goals.
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 Communication involves a number of skills and no one is a complete
effective communicator. Each individual can become a better
communicator by sharpening his skills through learning and practice.

THANK YOU

It takes two to speak the truth:

one to speak and another to hear"
-Thoreau
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