BCOC-132 BUSINESS ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT CHAPTER-14 COMMUNICATION AND CO-ORDINATION
NATURE AND CHARECTERISTICS OF COMMUNICATION
Communication means transmission of messages or exchange of ideas , facts opinion or feeling between two or more persons .
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Cooperative process:-involves activates participation both sender and receiver
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Tow - way traffic:- requires effective conveying and listening mutual
understanding
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Response significance:- the receiver’s response Is crucial, indicating the impact
of the message
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Diverse forms:- messages can be verbal, written , through signs, gesture or
symbols
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Common purpose:- aims to create unity of purpose through the exchange of
facts, ideas or emotions
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Continues process:- integral to ongoing operations, planning and policy -making
in management
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Vertical and horizontal Clows:- communication occurs both vertically and
horizontally in organizational settings
PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION
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Clear perception:- communication begins with a clear understanding of ideas or
problem
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Participation:- involves securing the participation of others re?ining ideas and
creating positive climate
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Message transmission:- involves deciding what , when and how to communicate
, including encoding and selecting medium
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Motivating the receiver:- the message must inspire the receiver to act as
desired by the sender
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Evaluation of effectiveness:- after transmission, assessing the impact of
communication determines positive response
ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION PROCESS
• Elements of communication process:- includes the communicator, encoding,
message , medium , decoding ,receiver and feedback
• Feedback importance:- crucial for conforming understanding and minimizing
differences between sender’s intention and receiver’s interpretation
CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
Based on relationships:-
1. Formal communication:-
• Governed by organizational relationships established formally
• Involves official messages such as orders and instructions
• Follows lines of communication corresponding to the chain of command
2. Informal communication:-
• Occurs on the basis of social relations
• Does not follow official channels known as “grapevine”
• Originates from natural human desire to communicate can be personal or related
to organizational matters
Base on direction of Clow:
1. Vertical communication:-
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Between superior and subordinate positions
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Divided into downward( from higher to lower levels) and upward(from
lower to higher levels) communication
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Involves transmissions of orders, policies, procedures and feedback
2. Horizontal (lateral) communication:
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Direct interaction between individuals with equal ranks
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Facilitates coordination between different departments or individuals
with similar positions
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Essential for interdependent activities
3. Diagonal communication:-
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Exchange of information between positions at different levels and in different departments
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Occurs under special circumstances may not follow the usual hierarchical rotes
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Example:- communication between a Cost Accountant and Sales representatives
Based on methods used :
1. Verbal communication:• Orally transmitted messages
• Effective for conveying ideas, feelings, and quick reactions
• Useful in face-to-face contract, interview and joint consultation2. Written communication:- 3. Gestural communication:-
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Gesture , movements and physical expressions used to convey message effectively
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Add a personal touch and can complement verbal or written messages in presentations or meetings
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION:
1. Facilitate managerial functions :-
• Necessary for planning, organizing , directing and controlling • Provides the basis for top management to develop plans andcommunication them to operational levels
2. Enhances efCiciency in job performance :-
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Contributes to higher ef?iciency by ensuring understanding of ideas and
instructions
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Establishes a direct relationship between effective communication and
organizational efficiency
3. Quality of decision:
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Quality of decisions depends on the information availability
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Effective communication positively influences the quality of information,
leading to better decisions
4. Delegation and decentralization:-
• Essential for delegation and decentralization authority in an organisation
• Operating managers need clear to understand their limits of authority and
assigned tasks
5.Coordination of activities:
• Coordination requires horizontal and vertical communication flows
• Ensures interdependent activities ae well coordinated
6.Moulding attitudes and building morale:
• Affects attitudes and contributes to employees morale
• Helps in removing misunderstanding and fostering harmonious labor-
management relations
BARRIERS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION:
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Multiplicity of organizational layers:- distortion , filtering , or absorption of messages can occur, especially with many hierarchical levels. Upward communication may disordered and downward may be filtered
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Language barrier
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Status barrier
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Physical distance
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Emotional and physical barrier
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION:
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System analysis:- problems or idea should be systematically analyzed to ensure
clarity in communication
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Purpose of determination:- communication language, means , and media
should be determined by the purpose of each communication
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Context consideration:- meaning and intention are conveyed not only by words
but also by timing , physical setting an d organizational climates
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Consultation:- consultation with others can provide additional insight and
objective in planning communication
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Content and overtone impact
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Value to receiver
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Encouraging feedback
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Alignment with long term goals
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Action speaks louder
10.Understanding and listening
HOW TO MAKE COMMUNICATION EFFECTIVE:
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Prioritize messages to avoid overload ensure focus on high priority content
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Provide feedback for better understanding, acceptance and action in response to
the initial message
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Use appropriate language
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Listen carefully to verbal messages, avoid distractions and seeking clarification
when it necessary
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Exercise restraint over emotions to prevent negative impact on message content
and interruption
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Observe non-verbal signals to con?irm the alignment of action with the intended
message
• Foster mutual trust and openness, building a climate where suggestions and corrections are welcomed
COORDINTION
Coordination is making sure everyone in a group works together smoothly and efficiently to achieve shared goals. It involves organizing tasks , harmonizing efforts , and ensuring everyone is on the same page
OBJECTIVES OF COORDINATION:
1. Reconciliation of goals :- resolving con?licts arising from differences between organization and individual goals
2. Total accomplishment of goals:- ensuring that individual contributions lead to an overall achievement exceeding the sum of individual efforts
3. Harmonious relationships:- maintaining positive relationships between individual and the organization , fostering satisfaction and high morale
4. Economy and efficiency:- promoting efficiency by synchronizing activities and efforts, minimizing wastage of resources , saving time and expenses, and reducing delays in operations
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