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Competent Communication in Speech 1321
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Competent Communication in Speech 1321

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What is a competent communicator?

  • A person with knowledge, skill, and motivation to communicate appropriately and effectively (correct)
  • Anyone who communicates
  • Someone who only speaks well
  • A person who avoids communication

    • What is motivation in the context of communication?

    Key factor for output

    What is skill in communication?

    Application of knowledge

    What does it mean to communicate appropriately?

    <p>Doing something the right way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective communication mean?

    <p>Getting the job done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the categories in the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs?

    <p>Physical, Social, Esteem, Self-Actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the behaviors that a competent communicator demonstrates?

    <p>Wide range of behaviors, ability to choose appropriate behavior, skill at performing behaviors, empathy, self-monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is verbal?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of communication is nonverbal?

    <p>96%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three noise categories in communication?

    <p>Physical, Psychological, Environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is instrumental communication?

    <p>Communication aimed at achieving goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is relational communication?

    <p>Messages that shape and reflect the way people regard one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identity management?

    <p>The practice of presenting yourself in ways that produce a preferred image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are communication channels?

    <p>Richness, Speed, Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are formal communication networks?

    <p>A system designed by management to dictate who should talk to whom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is informal communication?

    <p>Patterns of communication based on friendship and shared interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is culture in communication?

    <p>Learned set of shared interpretations about beliefs, values, and norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organizational culture?

    <p>An organization's way of doing things, including behavior rules and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is monochronic time?

    <p>Time is tangible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes low context culture?

    <p>Uses language primarily to express thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes high context culture?

    <p>Relies on nonverbal cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of individualistic culture?

    <p>Self first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does collectivist culture emphasize?

    <p>What is best for the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is power distance?

    <p>Attitudes towards differences in authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does masculinity refer to in cultural context?

    <p>Cultures that have clear gender roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is feminine culture?

    <p>Smaller gender roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does long-term orientation refer to?

    <p>Delayed gratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is short-term orientation?

    <p>Quick fix or quick payoff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different listening styles?

    <p>Relational, Analytical, Task-Oriented, Critical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mindless listening?

    <p>React to others' messages automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mindful listening?

    <p>Careful and thoughtful attention and responses to the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to listen to understand?

    <p>Seek first to understand without judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to listen to evaluate?

    <p>Analyzes and examines evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Competent Communication

    • A competent communicator possesses knowledge, skill, and motivation, enabling them to respond suitably and effectively in various situations.

    Motivation

    • Vital component influencing communication output.

    Skill

    • The practical application of knowledge; proficiency enhances through consistent practice.

    Appropriate Communication

    • Involves performing actions correctly given the situational context.

    Effective Communication

    • Focuses on successfully accomplishing the intended message or task.

    Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    • Categorizes human motivations into Physical, Social, Esteem, and Self-Actualization needs.

    Traits of a Competent Communicator

    • Versatile behavior, ability to select suitable actions, adept skill execution, empathy, and self-monitoring.

    Communication Breakdown

    • Only 4% of communication is verbal.
    • Nonverbal cues constitute 96% of communication.

    Categories of Noise

    • Physical noise: external sound distractions.
    • Psychological noise: mental distractions affecting perception.
    • Environmental noise: influences from surroundings, such as temperature.

    Types of Communication

    • Instrumental communication aims to achieve specific objectives.
    • Relational communication shapes and reflects interpersonal perceptions.

    Identity Management

    • Involves self-presentation practices to project a preferred personal image.

    Communication Channels

    • Richness: Content detail.
    • Speed: Information exchange rate.
    • Control: Ability to manage communication effectively.

    Formal Communication Networks

    • Hierarchical structures devised by management specifying communication pathways for task execution.

    Informal Communication

    • Relies on social bonds, shared interests, and proximity for information exchange.

    Culture

    • Represents learned, shared interpretations of beliefs, values, and norms guiding behaviors within a large group.

    Organizational Culture

    • Defines an organization’s operational norms, behavioral rules, and core values.

    Time Orientation

    • Monochronic time emphasizes tangible scheduling.
    • Polychronic time prioritizes relational aspects over strict scheduling.

    Low Context Culture

    • Emphasizes explicit verbal communication with clear meaning.

    High Context Culture

    • Communicates through subtle, often nonverbal cues aimed at preserving social harmony.

    Individualistic Culture

    • Prioritizes personal goals and autonomy.

    Collectivist Culture

    • Focuses on group welfare and cohesive success.

    Power Distance

    • Refers to the societal attitude towards unequal authority.

    Masculinity

    • Characterizes cultures with distinct gender roles.

    Femininity

    • Represents cultures with more fluid gender roles.

    Long-Term Orientation

    • Values deferred gratification for future benefits.

    Short-Term Orientation

    • Seeks immediate satisfaction or quick results.

    Listening Styles

    • Includes Relational, Analytical, Task-Oriented, and Critical listening methods.

    Mindless Listening

    • Involves automatic and routine responses to messages without thought.

    Mindful Listening

    • Engages with care and thoughtful consideration regarding the message.

    Listening to Understand

    • Focuses on comprehending first, free from judgment.

    Listening to Evaluate

    • Involves critical analysis and evidence examination for informed conclusions.

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