Concepts and nature of communication

Question 1

What is communication?

Answer 1

“Communication is the transfer of information from a
sender to a receiver, with the information being
understood by the receiver”.

Question 2

The communication activity of an organization fall into three broad categories:

Answer 2

1. Organizational Communication
2. Interorganizational Communication
3. Personal Communication

Question 3

This takes place within an organization. It takes place in the form of orders, circulars, notices, emails, etc.

Answer 3

Organizational Communication

Question 4

This takes place between a business organization
and people outside the organization. It can take
place in the form of company presentations,
advertisements, displays, project reports, etc.

Answer 4

Interorganizational Communication:

Question 5

This communication is undertaken without a
specific objective. Personal conversations, gossip, grapevine communication are examples of personal communication.

Answer 5

Personal Communication: