G-2 GOUP MEMBERS: Jasmine Ilacad Dicta Bato Precious Waclin Mara Acapen Eugen Banugan PHYSICAL BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
WHAT ARE PHYSICAL BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION? Physical Communication Barriers , like noise and structural obstacles, require strategies for effective Intercultural Communication
Noise is the disruption found in the environment of the communication It interrupts the communication process and acts as a barrier and it makes the message less accurate and less productive It might even affect the message from reaching the receiver Type of Physical Barriers
WHAT IS THE BEST EXAMPLE OF PHYSICAL BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION? On a noisy factory floor, using visual signals or technology like headsets overcomes communication challenges caused by noise.
Noisy Environment Distance Between Communicators Faulty Equipment Physical Obstruction Causes of Physical Barriers
Distance Between communicators - Being too far apart makes and seeing difficult Faulty equipment - Like broken microphones, speakers, or internet issues This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- Walls, partition, or large object blocking sight and sound Physical Obstruction
ENVIRONMENT Environmental factors such as wind, rain and other environmental factors disturb the flow of message Natural voices present in the environment disturb the communication
Time and Distant Environment Workspace Design Defects in the Medium Information Overload CaUSES OF Physical Barriers
Open-concept office Video Conference Types of Physical Barriers
Open-concept offices are designed to improve workflow and communication It substitutes cubicles and corners to open tables and shared conference rooms As organization recognises the benefits of face-to-face interaction This concept has grown rapidly over the last decade Open-Concept Offices
Video Conferencing tools continue to improve each year with increased video/sound quality at lower cost It becomes a tremendous asset in organizations where regular in-person meetings are impossible It gives the team face-to-face interaction It reduces company’s reliance on expensive travels It improves workforce collaboration Video conferences
Communication is not a one way street To have others open to you, you must be open yourself You have to ensure that the statement you make is not only heard but also understood In this way you can be confident that your point has been expressed CONCLUSION