Gathering, Organising and Processing Information

Flashcards based on the lecture notes about Gathering, Organising and processing information, specifically focusing on the Communication Process.

Communication

The transfer of information as facts, wishes or emotions from one source to another.

Common Language

A shared requirement necessary in order to communicate.

Communication Process

The cycle in which communication begins with a Sender sending a Message through a channel/medium to a Receiver, who then sends Feedback back to the Sender.

Sender

The source that initiates the communication process by sending a message.

Message

The information (facts, wishes, or emotions) transmitted from the sender to the receiver.

Receiver

The target recipient of the message who sends feedback back to the sender.

Feedback

The response sent from the receiver back to the sender.

Channel

The physical means used to send a message (e.g., phone, envelope).

Medium

The form in which information is communicated (e.g., text, letter).