Introduction
The importance of communication cannot be understated. Indeed, according to Lunenburg (2010), every administrative function and/or activity involves some degree of direct or indirect communication. Hence, effective communication is not only important for the success of individuals, but also organizations. So how exactly is communication defined? According to Keyton (2011), communication can be defined as the process of exchanging information between two or more parties. In essence, Keyton (2011) argues that for communication to occur, a common understanding must be reached from the exchange of information. Typically, the communication process involves the following; encoding, …show more content…
According to Kolucki & Lemish (2011) strength-based communication focuses on nurturing the strengths of children, rather than highlighting the weaknesses. The rationale of strength-based communication is founded on the need for child participation. In essence, it largely subscribes to the belief that children should be encouraged to seek solutions to their problems independently. As such, children essentially become confident and develop morals and principles such as equality, fairness, and respect for others (Kolucki & Lemish, 2011). More importantly, children are empowered to contribute to social change through active participation in interpersonal …show more content…
In their analysis, relationship breakdown due to lack of effective communication has resulted in the communication of improper instructions thereby increasing the risk of mistakes. This is partly due to the lack of trust among competing departments, which means that even when communication is prompt, it may not be genuine. A case study into the crash of a commuter aircraft revealed that a lack of communication between two shifts resulted in the aircraft being released with a total of 47 screws missing (Grey Owl Aviation Consultants, 1997). The lack of communication was mostly due to improper attention during the communication process, which meant that vital information was