test 4(communication cards) Flashcards
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communication
-act of transmitting thoughts, processes, and ideas through a variety of channels
Shannon-weaver model
sender>encoder>channel>Decoder>reciever.
internal/external barriers to communication
internal: tired, headache, emotions, feedback
external: sender mumbles or outside distractions
Types of communication
Oral, written, electronic, nonverbal
written communication
you can completely think out ideas and carefully plan them out
Electronic communication
transmission of messages through various types of electronic media
Advantages: reach, instantaneous
disadvantages: disingenuous, easy to hide behind a screen
how to avoid misinterpretation
keep communication short and to the point
nonverbal communication
transmission of cues between people
low channel
memos, emails
high channel
face-to-face, video chat
Barriers to communication
Fillers, emotions, informational overload, differing perceptions(seek to understand the active listening process)
active listening
-consists of concentration on the true meaning of what others are saying
sensing
paying attention to signals from the speaker
processing
actively understanding & remembering what is being said(try to empathize with thoughts and feelings)
responding
The way active listeners provide feedback
Downward communication
sends messages from the upper levels of the organization to the lower levels
rule for leaving a meeting
-never leave a meeting without clear expectations for everyone
Upward communication
messages from the lower level to the top
lateral communication
messages between those in similar roles
Formal networks
transmit the messages established and approved by the organizational hierarchy
examples of formal networks
emails, bulletin boards
Informal networks
Grapevine: unofficial line of communication between individuals or groups
Gossip chains
Cluster chains
Gossip Chains
Communication networks in which one individual creates and spreads untrue or inaccurate information to others through the organization
Cluster chain
consists of a group of people who broadcast information only within their group