POM Chapter11
POM Chapter11
POM Chapter11
Communication
Communication Process
Mediums of Communication
Verbal
1) Traditional Printed matter
2) Electronic Delivery systems
3) Conversations should be used when it is intended for one person and it requires
personal contact.
4) Choice of Medium is influenced by:
¾ Content of message.
¾ Importance of feedback.
¾ The number of intended receivers.
¾ The receiver’s & sender’s preferences in communication.
¾ The environment of the sender and receiver.
¾ The technologies available.
Nonverbal Communication
- Consists of messages transmitted without the use of words.
• Letters
• Memos
• Outlines
• Reports
• Pictures
Interpersonal Communication
Face to face or voice to voice conversations that takes place in real time and allows for
instant feedback.
Appropriate when:
• Discussing matters that require discussion.
• Counseling and coaching an employee.
• Performance appraisals.
• Brainstorming sessions.
• Committee meetings.
• Diction is the choice and use of words in speech and writing that significantly
affects communication.
• Semantics is the meaning of words and how people interpret the meaning or the
abstract concept.
• Jargon is the specialized or technical language of a trade, a profession, subculture
or other group.
• Expectations of Familiarity. If receivers are familiar with speaker’s thoughts, they
tend to tune them out.
• The source lacks credibility.
• Preconceived notions by the receiver which cause them to shut out the message.
This type of person tends to have limited growth and development.
• Differing perceptions.
¾ Perception is ways in which people observe and the bases for their
judgments about the stimuli they experience.
¾ Stereotypes are predetermined beliefs about a group of people.
¾ Everyone needs to keep an open mind.
• Conflicting nonverbal communication is when a person’s physical appearance
sends a different message from their words.
• Emotions interfere with reason and understanding.
• Noise is anything in the environment that interferes with the sending and
receiving of messages.
Organizational Communication
Formal Channels
• Management designates a pipeline running up and down the organization for
official communication.
Formal Channels
Downward
• Figure 11.6 Page 372
Grapevine
• Can penetrate security.
• It is fast.
• Tends to only have anonymous sources.
• Difficult to stop or counter.
• Accessible to every person in the organization.
• It can be supportive or an obstacle to management.
Responsibility of Senders
1) Be Certain of Intent.
2) Know the receiver and construct the message accordingly.
3) Select the proper medium.
4) Timing the transmission.
5) Seeking and giving feedback.
Responsibilities of Receivers
1) Listen Actively
2) Be sensitive to the Sender.
3) Receivers can facilitate communication by stating a preference for a certain
medium.
4) Initiate feedback