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THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS. The process by which a sender transmits information to the receiver. It consists of three components: Sender who encodes Channel Receiver who decodes. COMMUNICATION PROCESS. The Channel. Sender. Receiver. NOISE. Idea received. Encod-ing. Idea. Decoding.
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THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS • The process by which a sender transmits information to the receiver. It consists of three components: • Sender who encodes • Channel • Receiver who decodes
COMMUNICATION PROCESS The Channel Sender Receiver NOISE Idea received Encod-ing Idea Decoding Feedback
COMMUNICATION NETWORKS • Centralized: the information goes through a central gatekeeper (the chain or wheel). Best for simple tasks • Decentralized: all members are free to communicate with anyone else in the group (the circle or chain). Best for complicated tasks
COMMUNICATION DIRECTION Information Directives Coordination Attempts
FUNCTION OF COMMUNICATION • Knowledge • Motivation • Control • Expression
VERBAL &NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION • Verbal • Oral • Written • Non-verbal • Expressions & body language • Dress • Time & space
INFORMATION RICHNESS Information Richness Low High Personal Written Formal Written Tele- phone Face to Face
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES • E-mail • Audio teleconferencing • Video conferencing • Electronic conferencing • Asynchronous • Anytime • Anywhere
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION • Keep language simple • Be an active attentive listener • Don't overload the channel • Obtain feedback • Suggestion systems • Open-door and skip level meeting • Employee surveys
BACKWARDS & FORWARDS • Summing up: Examined the structure of communication and the effect of networks. Explored the role of informal communication, non-verbal expression and telecommunications. • Looking ahead: Next time we delve into the decision making process at the individual level.