170 likes | 520 Views
CMS 319. http://www.utexas.edu/courses/spe319/CMS319.htm. The Communication Process. Chapter 1. Organizational Communication. Exchange of oral, nonverbal, and written messages among people working to accomplish common tasks and goals. Environment/Context. Feedback. Encoding. Decoding.
E N D
CMS 319 http://www.utexas.edu/courses/spe319/CMS319.htm
The Communication Process Chapter 1
Organizational Communication Exchange of oral, nonverbal, and written messages among people working to accomplish common tasks and goals
Environment/Context Feedback Encoding Decoding External Noise (Code; channel) Encoding Decoding Feedback
Reasons for Communication Failure • Inadequate information • Information overload • Poor quality information • Poor timing • Lack of feedback • Channel problems • Anxiety
Scientific Management Scientific design of tasks Bureaucracy Classical Theories Emphasis: Rules, chain-of-command, structure Communication: Task-oriented, written Communication about: Production
Human Relations Human Resources Humanistic Theories • Emphasis: Social, Employee needs • Communication: written, verbal • Communication about: Production, Maintenance • Emphasis: EEs as resources • Communication: written, verbal • Communication about: Everything
Strategic Communication Chapter 2
Strategic Communication • Maximize opportunities for effective communication • Goal Setting • Situational Knowledge • Communication Competence • Anxiety Management
Situational Knowledge • Organizational structure • Organizational learning • On the job training • Politics • Climate
Communication Competence • Message • Specific • Accurate • Honest
Communication Competence • Networks • Downward • Upward • Horizontal • Grapevine • External
Communication Channels • Richness • Feedback • Multiple cues • Language variety/shaping message
Communication Channels • Selection: • Speed • Accuracy • Feedback • Appropriateness • Cost • Accountability • Acceptance
Causes of Communicator Anxiety • Novelty • Formality • Subordinate Status • Conspicuousness • Lack of Skill • Past Experiences • Evaluation
Effects of Communicator Anxiety • Viewed negatively by others • Seen as uncooperative • Seen as less competent • Less assertive • Perceived as less attractive
Communicator Anxiety • Prepare and PRACTICE! • Warm up • Breathe • Relaxing Intro • Concentrate on Meaning