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COMMUNICATION
Communication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, communication can occur across vast distances in time and space. Communication requires that the communicating parties share an area of communicative commonality. The communication process is complete once the receiver has understood the sender.
Sender
Message
Receiver
Types of Barriers
Semantic Barriers Emotional or Psychological Barriers Physical Barriers Organizational Barriers Personal Barriers Socio Psychological Barriers
Semantic barriers.
Different language Words Pictures Actions Poor vocabulary
Physical barriers.
Noise Improper time Distance
Organizational barriers
Organizational policy Organizational rules and regulations Status relationship in organization Structure of the organization Lack of organizational facilities Wrong choice of channel
Personal barriers
Barriers in superiors Attitude of superiors Fear of challenge to authority Underestimation of their subordinates Ignoring the junior Insistence on following proper channel
Barriers regarding subordinates Unwillingness to communicate Lack of proper incentive Poor listening. Egotism Emotions Selective perception
Objectives
Communication plays a vital role for the growth and development of an Individual, organization and the Nation. Effective communication will not be possible without proper understanding of the barriers. Proper understanding of the barriers is necessary to avoid the barriers and make communication effective.