Communication Networks

Factors Influencing Networks:

1. Formal Channels of Communication: Directive or Restrictive in Nature and Little scope

for free flow of Information. Controlled by Managers.
2. Authority Structure: Status and Authority, GM and Clerk. Formal, Polite.
3. Job Specialization: Members of Same groups have same line of thinking, Use Same
Jargon, Set Similar goals and adopt similar styles.
4. Information Ownership: Some Individuals possess unique info about their specific jobs. It
gives him a bit power. May not like to share his knowledge.

a). NETS:

3 Persons Wheel:

4 Persons Wheel: 5 Persons Wheel:

b). Circle:

c). All Channels:

e.g.: a head of the Institution would adhere to CENTRALIZED Pattern with STAFF and
DECENTRALIZED Pattern with Teaching Staff.

CHANNELS:
 Downward (From Decision Makers to Workers)
 Upward (Employees to Management)
 Horizontal (Among Workers at Same Level)
 Diagonal (All Directions)

Informal: grapevine
FORMAL… Inter-Office Communication……….