Group 1 Subject: GEC102 – 15.

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Names: Date: October 13, 2021
UMANGAY, Jirah Joy L.

YAHYA, Nor-Hayna

SEBASTIAN, Diane Keith

SOMODIO, Neil Francis

TERO, Nygil Lei

GROUP WORKS

A. What is the importance of Communication and what are the possible barriers of
having an effective communication?

Communication is very important in our lives, especially in developing

relationships (The Scientific World, 2020). Humanity is fond of being understood, and
communication plays a huge role in that mechanism. Communication is the act of
exchanging information with other people (Davis, 2020). From written; visual; verbal;
non-verbal such as hand signals, we can communicate to others (Wilkomm, 2018). But
communication isn’t always smooth, because as easy as it is to say words, there could
be things that could hinder the communication process. This could be because of
language barriers such as the use of jargon words, or cultural barriers, such as cultural
differences, or even physical barriers such as noise (Garner & Wilkomm, 2018).
Communication is a life skill, we need it in order to survive in the real world, that’s why it
is important to adapt in the presence of the barriers in order to do it effectively.
References:
https://www.scientificworldinfo.com/2020/12/importance-of-communication-skills-in-everyay-life.html
https://www.mvorganizing.org/what-are-the-5-importance-of-communication/
https://drexel.edu/goodwin/professional-studies-blog/overview/2018/July/Five-types-of-communication/
https://www.impactfactory.com/library/communication-skills-seven-barriers-great-communications

B. Ten (10) True/False statements with answer and brief explanation.

1. Communication can still be effective even if there is noise.

Statement: False

Explanation: Communication will not happen smoothly when there is noise. If your
receiver does not understand the message you are giving because of noise, this could
become a hindrance to the communication process. Hence, communication does not
happen if the receiver did not get your message because of the barrier.

2. Written Communication can be formal or informal.

Statement: True

Explanation: Written communication can be informal or formal. It would be informal if

you are talking to is a friend, where it is casual. It could also be formal, for example you
are applying for a job, so formality in your email or letter is needed. Either way, written
communication can still happen.

3. Shannon-Weaver’s Communication Model is also named as Telephone Model.

Statement: True

Explanation: Shannon and Weaver's model was first conceptualized for radio and
television serving as a model for technical communication and was later adopted in the
field of communication.

4. Body language, facial expressions, sign language, and symbols are some of the
examples of visual communication.

Statement: False

Explanation: The stated are examples of nonverbal communication.

5. Feedback allows the sender to determine if the message was understood.

Statement: True

Explanation: Feedback is the reaction or the response of the receiver to the message
which therefore determines if the receiver receive the message through his/her reaction.

6. Communication is a vital tool for people to develop their view on things.

Statement: True

Explanation: It is a vital tool since it allows acquiring and sharing message information
from one to another.

7. Receiver is the recipient or target of the message.

Statement: True

Explanation: It is true because the sender is the one who creates the message while
the receiver is the one who will receive the message and is expected to be influenced
by the source/sender.

8. According to context, Interpersonal Communication is talking to oneself.

Statement: True

Explanation: It is false because the answer is Intrapersonal Communication. Intra

means "within" and inter means "between".

9. To help improve the delivery of the messages, one must explore the various modes
of communication.

Statement: True

Explanation: This could be a great help in deciding which is the most efficient and
effective for one’s purpose.

10. Effective communication does not take place until the receiver understands the
message.

Statement: True

Explanation: Effective communication occurs when the receiver comprehends the

information or idea that the sender intends to convey.