Advantages And Disadvantages Of Multimedia Communication

Verbal communication Verbal communication is strong way to communicate where points are clearly broken down and they are clearly understood. This communication type includes face-to-face and over the phone, and is mainly to inform and entertain. Verbal communication is time saving as you can meet individual or groups right at the point where ever you see them whereas emailing and video calling depends if the person you are trying to contact has spare time to check their emails and to accept video calling. The reason why verbal communication is more effective is because the way you communicate and talk to someone, you can estimate from their reaction when they are speaking of how trusted and reliable their statement is. The academy uses verbal …show more content…
This is because multimedia uses range of resources like audio, text etc. In multimedia, there are chances of multimedia presentational equipment failure. This might be the presenter used the equipment to much e.g. bulb inside the equipment might have less life which can stop throughout the presentation. Multimedia presentation can be lengthy due to the fact large files like videos, audio, documents etc. can take time to go through. This also includes storage as large files (video and audio) merged in the presentation so you have to use a computer with large storage. While making a presentation which includes audio/videos, it can be complicated to upload and set it right whereas verbal/written communication is straight forward. Multimedia communication is successful in business as it is commonly used for staff training and induction for new employees. Multimedia is effectively organised in order for new employees and staff to understand the steps easily. Multimedia is used throughout meetings, for staff and also for marketing. This communication type gives a good/positive images to the public of success and also it builds a strong relationship between businesses and …show more content…
Web-based communication is the fast way to connect with audience round the world. People around the world can receive the published page on the internet and the targeted audience can automatically select the page through their search. The target audience can see the website whenever and wherever it’s suitable for them. Web-based information is hassle free. If there are any technical issues, businesses can hire other businesses to handle your web page and you can pay them for doing the right job. However, if your business is widely spread or theirs an IT technician available, they can handle the page with extra pay. One of the main advantages of web-based information is that you can access it anywhere. Web-based information can be updated and edited anywhere by the employees about business recent news or any other projects. The academy uses web-based information to update knowledge on school performance which is led by the government and the productions. This is carried out to show developments and the performance that the academy is making and upcoming projects. However, all schools and academies have OFSED inspection to check school performance in educational and atmosphere wise. After the inspection, OFSED writes a report which is required (mandatory) for schools to upload it online as well. The disadvantages of web-based information is that if there is no internet connection or low