Oral Communication

(may or may not be correct)

Consistency

Enhances understanding and sharing of information for decision-making.

Exchanges

Involves sharing thoughts and feelings effectively.

Two-way process

Communication typically involves interaction between sender and receiver.

Verbal and non-verbal

Includes spoken, written words, gestures, posture, and body language.

Dynamic cycle

Communication uses various mediums and forms based on needs, audiences, and goals.

Pervasive

Occurs at all organizational levels—top, middle, and low—in every interaction.

Two individuals

Requires at least a sender and a receiver for communication to happen.

Organizational binding

Connects internal structures with external counterparts effectively.

Mutual Understanding

Receivers must accurately comprehend the messages sent by senders.

Objective Driven

Communication is guided by specific goals or objectives.

Foundation of Managerial Functions

Effective communication is crucial for organizational, administrative, and managerial tasks.

Sender

The person who sends the message to others

Message

The content being communicated, such as orders, opinions, feelings, or suggestions.

Transmission

The act of delivering or sharing the message or information.

Channel

Medium used to transmit the message.

Receiver

Person who receives the message from the sender.

Feedback

Response or reaction given by the receiver to the sender

Context

The setting where the communication occurs.

Interference/Noise

any factor that disrupts or hinders the effective transmission, reception, or understanding of a message

Linear Model

A one way conversation, it does not require a feedback from the receiver.

Transactional Model

both the sender and receiver are called communicators because they continuously exchange roles during communication.

Interactive Model/Convergence Model

This model is particularly relevant in the context of new media platforms such as the internet, social media, and other digital communication channels.

Berlo’s SMCR Model

Believes that the sender and the receiver must be the same level of communication.

Shannon-Weaver Model

Recognizes that the conversation has Six Steps

Barland’s Transactional Model

Complex Communicative Model, non-verbal, behavioral cues.

Physical Barriers

Natural or environmental conditions that hinder message transmission from sender to receiver.

Psychological Barriers/Mental Barriers

These barriers stem from social and personal issues of the speaker.

Cultural Barriers

involve communication issues due to conflicting values, beliefs, and traditions.

Linguistic Barriers

involve conflicts related to language an word meanings

Denotation

The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Connotation

The emotional or implied meaning beyond the literal definition.