MHR 405 Chapter 6: Chapter 6 - MHR 405
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Communication: the process by which information is exchanged between a sender an d a receiver with the goal of reaching mutual understanding. Telework (telecommuting): a work arrangement whereby an individual employee work s from the home, a satellite office, or mobile office with computer connection t: the main office. Message: the thoughts and feeling that the communicator is attempting to elicit in the receiver. Feedback: any information that people receive about their behaviour or performan ce, its effect on others, or comparion to a standard or expectation. Nonverbal communication: all element of communication that do not involve words. Speech variations (paralanguage): variations in a person"s speech. Kinesics: the study of body movements, including posture. Emotional intelligence (eq): the ability to recognize and manage emotion in ones elf and others. Proxemics: the study of interpersonal space across cultures. Barriers to communication: factors that block or signifigantly distort successfu l communication.