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Purposive Communication
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Non-verbal communication
-the effectiveness of the verbal communication depends on the tone of the speaker,
clarity of speech, volume, speed, body language and the quality of words used in
the conversation. In the case of the verbal communication, the feedback is
immediate since there are a simultaneous transmission and receipt of the message
by the sender and receiver respectively.
-is the transmission of information and ideas using symbols and imagery. It is one of
three main types of communication, along with verbal communication (speaking) and
non-verbal communication (tone, body language, etc.). It is believed to be the type that
people rely on most, and it includes signs, graphic designs, films, typography, and
countless other examples.
Unintended communication
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Sender - He is the person who sends his ideas to another person. For example, if a
manager wants to inform his subordinates about the introduction of a new product, he is
the sender.
2. Message - The idea, feeling, suggestion, guidelines, orders or any content which is
intended to be communicated is message. For example, message is the introduction of new
product.
3. Encoding - It is the process of converting the idea, thinking or any other component of
message into symbols, words, actions, diagram etc. For example, message is connected in
words and actions.
4. Media - It is the medium, passage or route through which encoded message is passed by
the sender to the receiver. There can be various forms of media-face to face communication,
letters, radio, television, e-mail etc. For example manager inform about the introduction of a
new product in a meeting through presentation.
5. Decoding - It means translating the encoded message into language
understandable by the receiver.
6. Receiver - He is the person to whom the message has been sent. For
example, subordinates are receivers.
-In this model, the sender is active while the receiver is passive during
the communication process.
Communication process consists of following steps:
(i) The sender formulates the message that he wants to convey to the receiver.
(ii)He encodes or translates his message. He may take the help of symbols,
words, actions, diagrams, pictures etc.
(iii)He selects an appropriate channel or medium through which the message is
to be transmitted. It can be face to face communication, letters, radio,
television, e-mail etc.
(iv)The message is received by the receiver.
(v) Received message is decoded by the receiver so that the receiver can draw
the meaning of the message.
(vi)The receiver sends his response to the sender. In case of any confusion, the
same is conveyed and necessary clarification sought.
Two-way process
-the message, information, or ideas are sent a n d received
at t he same time.
-the sender a nd t h e receiver become active during t he
process, a nd bo t h serve as communicators.
Communication Ethics
-Uphold integrity.
-Respect diversity of perspective and
privacy. of expression effectively.
-Observe freedom of expression
effectively.
-Promote access to communication.
-Be open-minded
-Develop your sense of accountability.
Guidelines for Effective Communication
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
5. Work on the feedback given to you. Once you receive comments from the
listeners/readers, work on them. Take kindly to criticisms. In the long run,
constructive criticisms will prove beneficial to you as you learn to address
them
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE ORAL
COMMUNICATION
Direction:
True or False.
_____1. You need to know your purpose in
communicating.
_____2. Conciseness and being specific is the
same.
_____3. You don‘t have to be natural in order
to hide your feelings in communicating.
_____4. Knowing a little information about
your topic is considerable.
_____5. Following these principles will
ensure effective communication.