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What is one of the most basic functions of management?
What is one of the most basic functions of management?
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Communication (correct)
- Innovation
How does good communication benefit employees according to the text?
How does good communication benefit employees according to the text?
- It increases job complexity
- It helps employees develop a better understanding of their jobs (correct)
- It limits employee involvement in their work
- It reduces job responsibilities
What does the text suggest can happen without effective communication?
What does the text suggest can happen without effective communication?
- Managers will have clear instructions for subordinates
- Employees will perform at their peak
- Organizational problems can occur (correct)
- Employees will be well-informed about their co-workers' activities
What is the Latin root word for 'communication' and what does it mean?
What is the Latin root word for 'communication' and what does it mean?
What is the role of communication in the organization, as per the text?
What is the role of communication in the organization, as per the text?
What is the primary focus of Agricultural Communication?
What is the primary focus of Agricultural Communication?
Which function of communication provides knowledge to individuals for guidance in their actions?
Which function of communication provides knowledge to individuals for guidance in their actions?
What does the Continuum of Communication in Organizational Behaviour refer to?
What does the Continuum of Communication in Organizational Behaviour refer to?
What is the purpose of the influence and persuasion function of communication?
What is the purpose of the influence and persuasion function of communication?
Why is it important for top management to keep lower level supervisors and employees well-informed?
Why is it important for top management to keep lower level supervisors and employees well-informed?
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Importance of Communication in Management
- Communication is a basic function of management, essential for achieving managerial and organizational effectiveness.
- Good communication helps employees become more involved in their work, develop a better understanding of their jobs, and prevents organizational problems.
Concept of Communication
- The word "communication" comes from the Latin word "communis", meaning common.
- Communication refers to the sharing of ideas, facts, opinions, information, and understanding between individuals.
- It is a process of transmitting information, thoughts, opinions, messages, facts, ideas, or emotions and understanding from one person, place, or thing to another.
Types of Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Sophisticated Communication
- Technology-based Communication
Functions of Communication
- Information Function: provides knowledge to individuals, fulfills workers' desires for awareness, and guides actions.
- Command and Instructive Function: makes employees aware of their obligations, provides guidance on performing duties, and sets expectations.
- Influence and Persuasion Function (Motivational Function): encourages individuals to perform certain behaviors, and convinces them of personal or organizational benefits.
- Integrative Function: relates workers' activities to their efforts, unifies work efforts, and prevents fragmentation.
Role of Communication in Organizational Behaviour
- Communication examines the impact of communication on employee behavior within organizations.
- Agricultural communication is a planned transfer of farm technologies to farmers through extension systems and media, aiming to increase productivity, profitability, and prosperity.
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