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Communicative situations

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 In a communicative situation there is a sender and a receiver. Sender  Sender - this is the person who is giving out  information. It is the person talking in a  conversation,he is a speaker or the writer of a text. Receiver - this is the person who is taking in  information. It is the people listening in  conversation or the audience listening to a  speaker, or the reader of a text Understanding  the  Communication Situation Effective, clear communication requires that you first examine the situation. Every communication situation has five basic components. The Communication Situation Sender:   The creator of the message (speaker, writer, director, designer, marketer) Message:  The subject and purpose (inform, persuade, entertain) Medium:  The way the message is expressed (speech, email, ad, video, painting) Receiver:  The audience of the message (listener, reader, viewer) Context:  The place and time of the message...

Purpose of Communication in Business

  The purpose of business communication can be summarized into a few main functions: Motivation Managers need to communicate to employees the tasks they need to carry out, the timelines of these tasks, and the manner in which the tasks should be carried out. However, communication isn’t just about allowing them to do this. It is also about allowing them to do it in a way that motivates the employees to work harder and better. A good communicator knows how to lace their message with just the right amount of motivation to make the receiver genuinely want to accept the message. The Sharing of Information Communication represents the cogs in the wheels of an organization that allow information to flow from one place to another. In order for decisions to be made more effectively within the organization, there should first be a smooth flow of information. That way, the major decision-makers know that the decisions they are making have taken all of the facts into consideration and are up ...

Role of Communication Business

  Business communication roles:  Business communication occurs between two or more parties to exchange business related information. The success of a business depends on the efficacy of business communication. For this, communication is regarded as the lifeblood of business. The role or importance of  business communication  is discussed below: Exchanging information : Communication is mainly the exchange of information between two or more parties. Through communication, organizations exchange information with internal and external parties. Communication also brings dynamism in organizational activities and helps in attaining goals. Preparing plans and policies:  Communication helps in preparing organizational plans and policies. Realistic plans and policies require adequate and relevant information. The managers collect required information from reliable sources through communication. Execution of plans and policies : For timely implementation of plans and poli...

Introduction to Business Communication

  Business communication is the process of sharing information between people within and outside a company. Effective business communication is how employees and management interact to reach organizational goals. Its purpose is to improve organizational practices and reduce errors. The importance of business communication also lies in: Presenting options/new business ideas Making plans and proposals (business writing) Executing decisions Reaching agreements Sending and fulfilling orders Successful selling Effective meetings   Types of Business Communication  Internal business communication ·          Upward communication: any communication that comes from a subordinate to a    manager. Or from another person up the organizational hierarchy. ·          Downward communication/Managerial communication: anything that comes from...