Purposive Communication
Purposive Communication
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
It is the process of exchanging
verbal/ and or non-verbal
information between two or more
people who can either be the
speaker or the receiver of the
messages.
Is used to meet the purpose of a
person. The purpose could be to
inform, to persuade, or to entertain.
COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
Forms of Communication
Verbal Communication- involves an exchange of
information through face-to-face, audio and/or
video call or conferencing, lectures, meeting,
radio, or television.
Non-verbal Communication- involves the use of
the following to convey or emphasize a
message information.
-Body Language – this includes facial
expressions, gestures, postures, and eye-
contact.
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- -Personal space or distance- this refers to an area
of space and distance that a person from a
different culture, personality, age, sex, and status
adopts and puts for another person.
- -Personal Appearance- this refers how person
presents himself/himself to a particular situation,
whether formal or informal.
Written Communication- involves texts or words
encoded and transmitted through memos, letters,
reports, on-line chat, short message service or
SMS, electronic mail or e-mail, journals and other
written documents.
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Visuals involve the use of images, graphs,
charts, logos, and maps.
Communication can be intended and
unintended.
-Intended Communication – planning what and
how you communicate your ideas to other
people.
-Unintended Communication- happens
unintentionally.
COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
Source- the speaker or the sender of the message.
Message- information or ideas from the source.
Encoding- the process of transferring the message.
Channel- the means to deliver a message.
Decoding- the process of interpreting an encoded
message.
Receiver- the recipient of the message.
Feedback- the reaction or responses of the
receiver to the message
Context- the place or environment where the
communication process takes place.
COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
Barriers- the factors that may affect the
communication process.
1. Culture
2. Individual Differences
3. Noise
4. Past Experiences
5. Status
COMMUNICATION PROCESSES
Communication is a complex process that
requires you to:
1. know your audience;
2. determine your purpose;
3. identify your topic;
4. expect objections;
5. establish credibility;
6. present information clearly and objectively;
7. develop a practical, useful way to seek for
feedback.
COMMUNICATION ETHICS
1. Uphold integrity
2. Respect diversity of perspective and
privacy
3. Observe freedom of expression
effectively
4. Promote access to communication
5. Be open-minded
6. Develop your sense of accountability
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION
Be clear with your purpose
Support your message with facts
Be concise