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Chapter 8 Interpersonal Communication

Chapter 8 Interpersonal Communication. Objectives. Understand the transactional model of communication List common sources of distortion in communication Identify gender differences in communication Identify cultural differences in communication

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Chapter 8 Interpersonal Communication

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  1. Chapter 8 Interpersonal Communication

  2. Objectives • Understand the transactional model of communication • List common sources of distortion in communication • Identify gender differences in communication • Identify cultural differences in communication • Describe and identify the five response styles 8 -1 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  3. …Objectives • Explain how to create a non-defensive communication climate • Recognize assertive communication and utilize I-statements • Improve your active listening skills 8 -2 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  4. Communication - Defined Communication is the process by which information is exchanged between communicators with the goal of achieving mutual understanding 8 -3 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  5. Transactional Model of Communication A’s Field of Experience Communicator A Shared Field of Experience and Symbolic Interactions over Time Noise Communicator B B’s Field of Experience 8 -4 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  6. Noise - Defined Noise is anything that interferes with the intended communication Three types of noise: • Environmental • Physiological • Emotional Noise 8 -5 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  7. Arc of Distortion What A communicates but does not intend Arc of distortion A What A intends to communicate B Sender Receiver 8 -6 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  8. Sources of Distortion -Barriers to Communication • Poor relationships • Lack of clarity • Individual differences in encoding/decoding • Gender • Perception 8 -7 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  9. …Sources of Distortion -Barriers to Communication • Culture • Misinterpretation of nonverbal communication • Defensiveness • Lack of feedback and clarification • Poor listening skills 8 -8 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  10. Meaning Lies in People not Words • People are unique so they encode and decode messages differently • Only 7% of meaning comes from words – 55% comes from facial expressions and posture and 38% from vocal intonation and inflection • Words have different connotations for different groups 8 -9 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  11. Women Concern: connect Maintain relationships Seek and give confirmation and support Aim for consensus When arguing, ask more questions and agree more; challenge less Men Concern: status Being one up/not one down Aim for dominance Gender Differences in Communication Gender Role Stereotypes 8 -10 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  12. Gender Differences and Power Men and people of high status talk more than women and people of low status In formal meetings, men are more likely to: • gain and keep the floor for more time, regardless of status • interrupt others • control the topic • redefine what women say But some women in powerful positions also interrupt others 8 -11 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  13. Women Are More Likely To... • Be interrupted when they speak • Use qualifiers (maybe, perhaps, sort of) • Use disclaimers (I’m not really sure…) • Phrase orders politely • Frame orders as questions • Use intensifiers 8 -12 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  14. Cultural Communication Styles • Low versus high context • Direct versus indirect • Self-enhancement versus self-effacement • Use of silence and nonverbal gestures 8 -13 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  15. Low-Context Relies on explicit verbal messages Onus on sender to craft and transmit a clear message Found in individualistic cultures High-Context Relies on information in the physical context or internalized in the person Onus on listener to “read” meaning into message Found in collectivist cultures Low Vs. High Context 8 -14 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  16. Direct Explicit messages Forthright tone of voice Indirect Implicit/camouflaged messages Verbal statements hide speaker’s meaning Direct Vs. Indirect 8 -15 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  17. Self-enhancement Boast about accomplishments and abilities Self-effacement Emphasize humility Modest talk Verbal restraints Hesitations Self-deprecation Self-enhancement Vs. Self-effacement 8 -16 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  18. Silence and NonverbalGesture Interpreted differently across cultures: • Silence • Respect • Disapproval • Harmony • Lack of understanding • Nonverbal gestures • Body movements • Facial expressions • Tone of voice 8 -17 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  19. Response Styles • Evaluative • Interpretive • Supportive • Probing • Understanding 8 -18 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  20. Defensive Climates Evaluation Control Strategy Neutrality Superiority Certainty Supportive Climates Description Problem orientation Spontaneity Empathy Equality Provisionalism Defensive/Non-defensive Communication Climates 8 -19 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  21. Assertiveness Defined The ability to communicate clearly and directly what you need or want 8 -20 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  22. I-Statements Behavior Effect Feeling 8 -21 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  23. I-Statements When you come late to class, it disrupts what’s going on and we have to stop to orient you and figure out what group you should join – and that’s annoying 8 -22 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  24. Congruent Communication Thoughts Feelings Feelings 8 -23 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  25. Active Listening • Being non-evaluative • Paraphrasing • Reflecting implications • Reflecting underlying feelings • Inviting further contributions • Using nonverbal response 8 -24 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

  26. Rich communication (multiple channels): Verbal Visual Nonverbal Emotional e.g., face-to-face Lean communication (limited channels): Language alone e.g., e-mail, emoticons Communication Channels 8 -25 Organizational Behavior: An Experiential Approach 8/E Joyce S. Osland, David A. Kolb, Irwin M. Rubin and Marlene E. Turner

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