3rd exam boss Flashcards
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It is a process of sharing information through symbols, including words and messages.
Communication
Information provided through communication maybe used for decision-making at various work levels in the organization
Information function
Verbal communications are transmitted through hearing or sight.
Verbal
A barrier is an obstacle that prevents access to effective communication
Barrier
It is a means of conveying messages through body language, as well as the use of time, space, touch, clothing, appearance, and aesthetic elements.
Non-verbal communication
Information provided through communication may be used for decision-making at various work levels in the organization. A construction worker, for instance, maybe given instructions on the proper use of certain equipment
Information function
Communication is also oftentimes used as a means to motivate employees to commit themselves to the organization’s objectives.
Motivation function
When properly communicated, reports, policies, and plans define roles, clarify duties, authorities, and responsibilities. Effective control is, then, facilitated.
Control function
When feelings are repressed in the organization, employees are affected by anxiety, which, in turn, affects performance
Emotive function
The most important step in effective communication is developing an idea. The idea to be conveyed must be useful or of some value.
Develop an Idea
The next step is to encode the idea into words, illustrations, figures, or other symbols suitable for transmission.
Encode
After encoding, the message is now ready for transmission through the use of an appropriate communication channel.
Transmit
The next step is the communication process is the actual receiving of the message by the intended receiver.
Receive
The next step, decoding, means translating the message from the sender into a form that will have meaning to the recipient.
Decode
The next step is for the receiver to accept or reject the message.
Accept
The next step is for the receiver to use the information
Use
The last step in the communication process is for the receiver to provide feedback to the sender.
Provide Feedback
_____________ are hindrances to effective communication arising from a communicator’s characteristics as a person, such as emotions, values, poor listening habits, gender, age, race, socioeconomic status, religion, education, etc.
Personal Barriers
________________ refer to interferences in ineffective communication occurring in the environment where the communication is undertaken.
Physical Barriers
_________ is the study of meaning as expressed in symbols. Words, pictures, or actions are symbols that suggest certain meanings
Semantic Barriers
__________ refers to message flows from higher levels of authority to lower levels
Downward communication
_______________ refers to messages from persons in lower-level positions to persons in higher positions.
Upward communication
_________ refers to messages sent to individuals or groups from another of the same organizational level or position.
Horizontal communication
Refers to a guidance a guidance or leadership, especially in a spiritual context.
Leading