Business Communication Section 1

Study Notes

The proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" means that people of like character come together.
In teleconferencing/videoconferencing, several people can talk to each other and see each other on the television screen simultaneously.
Outsourcing means contracting out selected functions or activities of an organization to other organizations that can do that work more efficiently.
A full stop is used to end a declarative sentence, which is a sentence that is not a question or an exclamation.
The idiom "Crocodile tear" means pretended sorrow.
In communication, feedback refers to the receiver's response (or non-response) to a message.
The channel of communication associated with gossip and rumors is called the grapevine.
The original amount borrowed, or the outstanding balance to be repaid less interest, is called the principal.
Proofreading is the practice of reviewing written communication for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes before sending it.
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used by the web.
Genocide refers to the deliberate killing of a whole community or race.
A wheel and spoke network is a type of communication network where a single controlling authority is involved, and people are communicating with a central figure or person.

The Parliament of India consists of two Houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
The President of India is part of the Parliament, along with the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Judges of the Supreme Court of India retire at the age of 65.
Minimum of two directors are required for a Private Limited Company under the Companies Act, 2013.
The Constitution of India states that all citizens shall have the right to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business, which is a Fundamental Right.
According to the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court of India is empowered to issue Writs.
Law of torts deals with negligence, trespass, and defamation.### Preamble of the Constitution of India
India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
The Constitution of India is a solemn resolution of the people of India

ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) has multiple missions:
- Developing high-calibre professionals facilitating good Corporate Governance
- Creating Brand ICSI
- Globalisation of professions of Company Secretaries