MERIADO HANOPOL B.

BSHM2

1.What factors could hinder effective communication? EXPLAIN EACH FACTORS

 There are 7 Communication Barriers that could hinder effective communications.

a. Physical Barriers- A physical barrier to communication can be defined as a distraction
or physical factor that interferes with communication. Physical barriers can be natural or
artificial and are easy to detect. Noise, bad construction and closed doors are all physical
obstacles to hearing. Even network disruptions caused by thunderstorms are an example
of a physical barrier.
b. Perceptual Barriers- They are mental blocks that are the result of our inner bias towards
the people or events around us. They hinder effective communication because they
prevent us from having healthy conversations with others. We are often sarcastic,
arrogant, or ignorant of others because we think differently. This further affects
interpersonal relationships and affects trust between people.
c. Emotional Barriers- Mental limitation of the inability to openly express one's thoughts
and feelings. This can keep you from being yourself because it affects your feelings and
emotions.
d. Cultural Barriers- problems caused by misunderstandings of meaning due to cultural
differences between senders and receivers. This can create direct conflict, but it often
creates stress at work.
e. Language Barriers- the lack of a common language that prevents two or more people
from speaking to or understanding each other through verbal communication.
f. Gender Barriers- Gender communication barriers arise from the different ways in which
different genders communicate and are expected to communicate with each other. Gender
stereotypes, perceived gender roles, and interpersonal differences can lead to unhealthy
communication. It is important to remember that the responsibility for bridging the gap is
not always one area. To achieve tangible results, everyone, including the entire
organization, must be involved in the conversation.
g. Interpersonal Barriers- obstacles within the self that stop us from sending and receiving
information effectively. Individuals have their own preconceptions due to their
personality, education, experiences, culture and values.
2. How can we improve effective communication?

 Effective communication is about more than just exchanging information. It’s about
understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. As well as being able
to clearly convey a message, you need to also listen in a way that gains the full meaning
of what’s being said and makes the other person feel heard and understood. For us to
improve our effective communication we need to learn how to listen, understand and
focus on the people are communicating with so that we can absorb the things they are
talking about, it is also important to give feedbacks even simple one like nods, for them
to know that you are really focusing on what they are saying and that you are interested
in their story. Healthy communications is when you know how to listen and give your
opinions to the topic you are talking and discussing.

3. How can we improve communication in an organization?

 Communication is an important management component of any organization. As with

any relationship, clear and frequent communication is the key to maintaining a healthy
work environment. Effective communication is an essential part of an effective
organization, and attention to employee issues and concerns helps build employee loyalty
and increase productivity. Organizational leaders know by listening to a concern before it
becomes a formal complaint or litigation. We can also discover potential problems in
employee relationships and learn about attitudes to terms of employment. Sometimes the
problem is related to a company-wide error, whereas the cause of the breakdown is in one
specific department. Either way, recognizing opportunities to improve cross-functional
interactions is the first step to fostering culture, employee engagement, productivity, and
overall success. Communication and collaboration go hand in hand. Sometimes
companies need customization to maximize communication and open dialogue between
employees and teams.