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the transfer and understanding of meaning.

Communication

the message was received in a form that can be interpreted by the receiver

Transfer

the message is not the same as the receiver agreeing with the message

Understanding

Formal and informal communications act to control individuals’ behaviors in organizations.

Control

Communications clarify for employees what is to be done, how well they have done it, and what can be done to improve performance

Motivation

Social interaction in the form of work group communications provides a way for employees to express themselves.

Emotional Expression

Individuals and work groups need information to make decisions or to do their work.

Information

Methods of Interpersonal Communication




_________ is a purpose to be conveyed.

Message

Methods of Interpersonal Communication




________ is converting a message into symbols.

Encoding

Methods of Interpersonal Communication



________ the medium a message travels along.

Channel

Methods of Interpersonal Communication



__________ is re translating a sender’s message.

decoding

Methods of Interpersonal Communication




the seven elements involved in transferring meaning from one person to another.

Communication process



Methods of Interpersonal Communication




any disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt, or feedback of a message.

noise

communication transmitted without words.

Nonverbal

gestures, facial configurations, and other body movements that convey meaning.

body language

an emphasis given to words or phrases that conveys meaning

Verbal intonation

the deliberate manipulation of information to make it appear more favorable to the receiver.

Filtering

occurs when information exceeds our processing capacity

Information overload

specialized terminology or technical language that members of a group use to communicate among themselves.

Jargon

ask questions about a message to determine whether it was received and understood as intended

Use feedback

consider the audience to whom the message is directed and tailor the language to them

Simplify Language

listening for full meaning without making premature judgments or interpretations.

Active Listening

communication that takes place within prescribed organizational work arrangements.

Formal communication

communication that is not defined by the organization’s structural hierarchy.

Informal Communication

communication that flows downward from a manager to employees

Downward communication

communication that flows upward from employees to managers.

Upward communication

communication that takes place among any employees on the same organizational level.

Lateral communication

communication that cuts across work areas and organizational levels

Diagonal Communication

workplaces with few physical barriers and enclosures.

Open workplaces

Managing Communication in an Internet World



Inappropriate use of company e-mail and instant messagingLoss of confidential and proprietary information due to inadvertent or deliberate dissemination or to hackers

Legal and security issues

Managing Communication in an Internet World




Being connected is not the same as face-to-face contactDifficulties occur in achieving understanding and collaboration in virtual environments

Lack of personal interaction

What are the three components of the customer service delivery process?
The customer

The service organization


The service provider