Chapter 15 Flashcards
communication
the transfer of information and understanding from one person to another
sender
person wanting to share information
reciever
person for whom the message is intended
How the communication process works
encoding-translating a message into understandable symbols or languars
decoding-interpreting and trying to make sense of the message
medium
the pathway by which a message travels
The communciation process
sender
message
reciever
feedback
medium richness
how well a particular medium conveys information and promotes learning
Rich medium
best for non routine situations and to avoid over simplification
lean medium
best for routine situations and to avoid overloading
Barriers to communcation
physical
semantic
personal
Semantic Barriers
semantics-the study of the meaning of words
Jargon-terminology specific to a particular profession or group
downside of the digital age
security
idenitity theft
how to be an effective speaker
tell them what youre going to say
say it
tell them what you said.