ADMS 2400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Communication Apprehension, Social Networking Service, Proxemics

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17 Oct 2017

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York University

Department

Administrative Studies

Course

ADMS 2400

Professor

Paul Favaro

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Chapter 7 communication: describe the communication process and formal and informal communication. The communication process: steps btw a source and a receiver that result in the transfer and understanding of meaning, 1. Sender initiates message by encoding a thought: 2. The message ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al produ(cid:272)t of the se(cid:374)der"s e(cid:374)(cid:272)odi(cid:374)g: 4. The channel medium through which message travels: 5. Decoding translate symbols to understandable form: 6. The receiver person to whom message is directed: 7. Noise communication barriers that distort clarity: 8. Feedback success of transferring messages: formal channels communication channels established by an organization to transmit messages related to the professional activities of members. Informal channels communication channels that are created spontaneously and that emerge as responses to individual choices: show how channel richness underlies the choice of communication channel. Choosing a channel: communication apprehension undue tension and anxiety about oral communication, written communication, or both, channels differ when conveying info, 1.

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1. Understanding the Nature of Communication

The same process that applies to everyday communication applies to communication in the workplace. Understanding the steps in this process can help you craft more meaningful and effective messages.

Which parts of the communication process are described in the following scenario?

Helene types a brief informational update for the members of the budget committee into an e-mail message and hits âsend.â

While typing the e-mail message, Helene is engaged in .

A. idea information

B. message encoding

C. message transmission

By hitting the send icon, Helene is engaged in .

A. message transmission

B. message decoding

C. message encoding

For the communication process to be successful, the receiver must understand the information sent by the sender. Communication barriers, however, can complicate the process. Familiarizing yourself with common obstacles will make you better equipped to avoid them.

Consider this situation, and answer the questions that follow.

One of your engine lathes has broken down, and youâve contacted a local repair shop. When you go to the shop, the repairman doesnât speak English, and one of the front office employees is trying to translate. âHe says he canât fix it,â the translator says to you.

âWhat seems to be wrong with it?â you ask, and the office employee translates this question to the repairman. The repairman points at several mechanisms on the lathe and gives what appears to be a lengthy explanation of the problem. You turn to the office employee, who shrugs. âHe says itâs broken,â she says.

What communication barrier is described in this situation?

A. Differing frames of reference

B. Bypassing

C. Lack of language skills

How might you overcome this communication barrier in the future?

A. Ask simple, specific questions.

B. Speak loudly.

C. Ask for an explanatory slide presentation.

ADMS 2400 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Communication Apprehension, Social Networking Service, Proxemics

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