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MIDTERM LEC 1: COMMUNICATIONS Flashcards

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COMMUNICATION PROCESS

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SENDER → MESSAGE (MOT) → DECODING

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simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another.

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COMMUNICATION

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2 TYPES OF COMMUNICATION DIRECTION

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  • VERTICAL COMMUNICATION
  • HORIZONTAL COMMUNICATION
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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: ORIGIN
- deliberately structured

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: ORIGIN
- spontaneous and unstructured

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: NATURE
- well planned, systematic and authorized

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: NATURE
- unplanned, unsystematic and unauthorized

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FLOW
- prescribed through chain of command

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FLOW
- unofficial channels not prescribed

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FLEXIBILITY
- rigid

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FLEXIBILITY
- flexible

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: AUTHORITY
- official channel

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: AUTHORITY
- unofficial

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: PURPOSE
- to achieve business objectives

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: PURPOSE
- to satisfy personal needs

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: SPEED
- time taking

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: SPEED
- fast

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: ACCURACY
- accurate, legal and authentic

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: ACCURACY
- often distorted, may be Rumors and Gossips

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FORM
- oral and written

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: FORM
- usually oral

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: SOURCE
- can be traced

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FORMAL COMMUNICATION

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DETERMINE IF FORMAL OR INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

BASIS: SOURCE
- cannot be traced

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INFORMAL COMMUNICATION

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METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
- direct person-to-person communication
- immediate feedback
3 elements: VERBAL, VOCAL, VISUAL

A. ORAL COMMUNICATION
B. PHONE COMMUNICATION
C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

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ORAL COMMUNICATION

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METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
- no visual contact
- proper courtesy
- tone of voice > words itself

A. ORAL COMMUNICATION
B. PHONE COMMUNICATION
C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

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PHONE COMMUNICATION

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METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
- provides a permanent record but limited feedback
- 4 elements: CONTENT, STYLE, TECHNIQUE, FORMAT

A. ORAL COMMUNICATION
B. PHONE COMMUNICATION
C. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SCOPE
- shorter than letter
- used only within the company

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SCOPE
- scope is larger
- used for both internal and external communication

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: FORMALITY
- there are FEW formalities

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: FORMALITY
- is written maintaining a LOT of formalities

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SALUTATION
- is not used

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SALUTATION
- is a compulsory part

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
- like salutation no complimentary close is required

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
- complimentary close is an indispensable part

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: COST
- less costly

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: COST
- cost is higher than that of a memo

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SIGNATURE
- signature is not required

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: SIGNATURE
- signature is a must

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: LANGUAGE
- is simple and less formal

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MEMO OR LETTER?

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: LANGUAGE
- is planned and formal

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METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
- serves as written communication on screen
- follow online etiquette
- also includes texting

A. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
B. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
C. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

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METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
- includes: photographs, paintings, diagrams, cartoons, and caricatures

A. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
B. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
C. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

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VISUAL COMMUNICATION

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METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
- includes: postures, gestures, facial expressions, microexpressions, eye contact, and body image/proximity

A. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
B. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
C. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

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NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

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BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION
- spatial constraints

A. STRUCTURE
B. SEMANTICS
C. TECHNICAL

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BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION
- denotation (from dictionary)
- connotation (2 words; positive or negative

A. STRUCTURE
B. SEMANTICS
C. TECHNICAL

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BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION
- equipment
- environment
- medium

A. STRUCTURE
B. SEMANTICS
C. TECHNICAL

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BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION
- perception

A. PEOPLE
B.INTERPERSONAL
C. OUTCOME

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BARRIERS IN COMMUNICATION
- credibility

A. PEOPLE
B.INTERPERSONAL
C. OUTCOME

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INTERPERSONAL

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what are the 6 barriers in communication?

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  1. STRUCTURE
  2. SEMANTICS
  3. TECHNICAL
  4. PEOPLE
  5. INTERPERSONAL
  6. OUTCOME
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TYPES OF LISTENING
- very reactive

A. NON - LISTENER
B. EVALUATIVE LISTENER
C. MARGINAL LISTENER
D. ACTIVE LISTENER

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EVALUATIVE LISTENER

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TYPES OF LISTENING
- listening while doing something

A. NON - LISTENER
B. EVALUATIVE LISTENER
C. MARGINAL LISTENER
D. ACTIVE LISTENER

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MARGINAL LISTENER

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TYPES OF LISTENING
- listening while staring

A. NON - LISTENER
B. EVALUATIVE LISTENER
C. MARGINAL LISTENER
D. ACTIVE LISTENER

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ACTIVE LISTENER

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ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
- person wishing to transmit a message

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ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
- the actual format of the communication effort

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ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
- the vehicle by which a message is sent

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Mode of Transmission (MOT)

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ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
- the target of the message; either
an individual or group.

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ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
- how a receiver translates the
message

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The purpose of both channels is to
disseminate information and carry
messages from a person or group to
others in the organization

TRUE or FALSE

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It’s how the communication flows in
the organizational hierarchy.

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Communication Direction

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HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL COMMUNICATION

  • is a business
    communication strategy in which
    information,tasks, and requests move UPWARD and DOWNWARD between senior management and lower-level employees
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VERTICAL COMMUNICATION

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HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL COMMUNICATION
- Communication established with
people on the SAME HIERARCHICAL LEVEL
within the company (or project).

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HORIZONTAL COMMUNICATION

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Types of Listener
- does not hear anything the speaker says
- characterized by a blank stare and nervous mannerisms and gestures

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Non Listener

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Types of Listener
- hears the sound and words but not the meaning and intent
- often described as SUPERFICIAL LISTENERS

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Marginal Listener

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Types of Listener
- actively trying to hear what the speaker is saying but is not making an effort to understand the speaker’s intent

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Evaluative Listener

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Types of Listener
- most comprehensive and powerful level of Listener
- also refered to as responsive listening/reflective listening

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Active Listener

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