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Communication
Communication
the social glue that continues to keep the organization tied together the essence of organization a key process underlying all aspects of organizational operations
the formally prescribed pattern of interrelationships existing between the various units of an organization
Organizational Charts
Formal Communication
the process of sharing official information with others who need to know it, according to the prescribed patterns depicted in an organization chart
Formal Communication
President
Information
Vice President
Vice President
Manager
Manager
Manager
Manager
Efforts at coordination
Formal and Informal Channels of Communication
Formal Communication
downward communication:
instructions, directions, orders feedback data required to complete projects status reports suggestions for improvement, new ideas coordination of cooperation
upward communication:
horizontal communication:
Centralized Networks
One central person Unequal access to information Central person is at the crossroads of the information flow
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Formal and Informal Channels of Communication
Wheel
Formal and Informal Channels of Communication
Chain
Decentralized Networks
Information can flow freely No central person All members play an equal role in the transmittal of information
Circle
Comcon
Communication Networks
Network Performance
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Informal Communication
information shared without any formally imposed obligations or restrictions if an organizations formal communication represents its skeleton, its informal communication constitutes its central nervous system grapevine An organizations informal channels of communication, based mainly on friendship or acquaintance
Informal Networks
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C H I B X J
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G F H J A K I A Probability
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Gossip A Chain
F A
Cluster
McGraw-Hill
Grapevine
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Grapevine Characteristics
Oral mostly undocumented Open to change Fast (hours instead of days) Crossing organizational boundaries
Grapevine Characteristics
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inaccuracy:
while the grapevine generally carries the truth but it seldom carries the whole truth
Social function Reduction of anxiety Release mechanism for stress Identification of pending problems
Formal Media
Company magazines
Formal meetings
Formal Media
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Letters
Flyers and bulletins Memos Faxes All-employees mailings
Informal Media
Face-to-face discussions Telephone Voice messaging (voice mail) E-mail Instant messaging (chat)
Physical Barriers
Poor or outdated equipment, particularly the failure of management to introduce new technology, may also cause problems Whilst distractions like background noise, poor lighting or an environment which is too hot or cold can all affect people's morale and concentration
System Design
System design faults refer to problems with the structures or systems in place in an organization.
Attitudinal barriers
Use Simple Words to Convey the Message Learn the Art of Listening
Listen Attentively Listen Proactively
Assignment
CNA under two major headings Business Wrap & General News Business Wrap & General News : 4-5 person in one group (Approx. 9-10 slides from each class) Categories for General News: List of CEOs (Exp.), Retail companies (Exp.), GDP/Inflation, Tag lines, Logo Identification (Exp.), Sports, Technological innovations. Date: On 4th (20% Marks)
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Details
In the main slide Names of the all the 4 students should be clearly mentioned Each group should prepare Minimum 7-8 slides Add relevant pictures to the slide Logical sequencing of slide should be made Marks would be given based on the above mentioned criteria's
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