Exam #1 (Note materials) Flashcards
Communication is …
THE SHARING OF MEANING
The meaning behind symbols are learned through what?
Experiences
Can you send and receive meaning?
NO.
Meaning is in our heads.
Messages can be sent unintentionally.
What is the communication equation?
Meaning received or gained by receiver
OVER
meaning intended by sender
Do words have meaning?
NO
What is the communication process?
- You have an idea
- You put the idea into message form
- You send the message
- Your message must be received
- The receiver must be aware of the message
Going through the communication process does not necessarily result in?
The Sharing of Meaning
Can you have communication without the communication process?
NO.
What is the difference between communication and the communication process?
You are always communicating, if you are meaning to or not.
The communication process makes sure the messages you are trying to give off are correct.
BUT…
You CANNOT have communication without the communication process.
What are the 3 causes of Miscommunication?
- Inferences
- Bypassing
- Allness
What is an Inference?
When a statement is treated like a fact that is when the communication gets lost.
EX: Car B is going straight, while Car A has their blinker on to go right. Car B continues and runs into Car A. Car actually left the blinker on and it communicated to Car B that they were going somewhere else. Result in an accident.
What are two strategies to prevent Inferences?
A. Be aware of your inferences
B. Label your inference
What is Bypassing and how does it occur?
When two people are not on the same wavelength.
OCCURS:
Same word —> different meaning
EX:
“dinner” 12pm (lunch) …. “dinner” 6pm (supper)
What are the 3 strategies to avoid Bypassing?
A) Be person-minded, not word-minded
B) Ask Questions
C) Paraphrase
What is Allness?
The attitude of a person who does NOT realize He or She is abstracting.
EX:
Giving words such as.. never/ really/ all/ etc.
What is Abstracting mean when dealing with Allness?
Forcing on some details, while neglecting others.
AKA
filler words
What strategy can be taken place to avoid Allness?
Developing a genuine humility that you can’t say or know everything about anything.
EX:
“Tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god.”
-NO ONE knows EVERYTHING
What is the operational Definition?
A concept in terms of its observable & measurable characteristics or behaviors, by specifying how the concept can be observed in actual practice.
And by ______ , I mean
EX:
And by LAYER, I mean. (fabric laying in helmets)
What is Open Line Communication?
Keeping and open line of communication between HR and employees to establish trust, build morale. and build positive relationships.
Deals with BOTH upward & downward communication.
FOCUSES on Upward communication.
Concerns about the Open Line Program?
It can become clogged with petty personal problems.
Workers will be upset if we don’t do what they want.
Give an Example of the Open Line Program
EX: If the special coordinated gets the same comment they have received before, what do they do?
A: They treat every comment as a new one. You must go through the process again and finding the same answer or a different one from before.
What is the Open Meeting Program?
To use brainstorming for Upward communication.
To get valuable upward communication.
Deals with groups of 12 people.
More than 12 = challenges to overcome
Less than 12 = less input
The Open Meeting Program has Random Selection. What is this?
Random Selection… that is … VOLUNTARY … where everyone in the group… has the SAME JOB.
The group does has a facilitator, who job is different.
Give an Example of he Open Meeting Program
EX: Why is management not present in these meetings?
A: We want the employees to feel safe and open and not intimidated about anything that is needed to be said
