OBJECTIVES By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:- define communication explain the importance of business communication describe the lines of communication in a business illustrate the communication process outline different forms and means of communication Identify barriers to effective communication
What is Communication Transfer or conveyance of information Passing of messages from one person to another Business communication is transfer of information relating to business activity
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION Used by business organizations to give and obtain information To clarify issues and points To enhance public relations/Building business reputation Improving customer service. Coordinating firm departments
LINES OF COMMUNICATION Vertical communication -Downward communication -Upward communication Horizontal communication Diagonal communication
Communication process. Process of effective communication.
BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Language barrier Poor listening Negative Attitude Poor timing Wrong medium
FORMS AND MEANS OF COMMUNICATION Verbal communication - face to face communication -Telephone Written communication -Letters -Memos Audio-Visual communication - Pictures -Alarms
CHOOSING MEANS OF COMMUNICATION cost effectiveness speed/urgency of the message confidentiality of the message Distance to be covered Capacity of the means Degree of complexity of the message
SUMMARY Define communication Importance of business communication Lines of communication Process of effective communication Forms and means of communication Barriers to effective communication