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What is the primary goal of effective communication in an organization?
What is the primary goal of effective communication in an organization?
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals that good communication helps an organization achieve?
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals that good communication helps an organization achieve?
What are the two main phases of the communication process?
What are the two main phases of the communication process?
How does perception influence communication?
How does perception influence communication?
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What can happen if managers are ineffective communicators?
What can happen if managers are ineffective communicators?
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Which of the following describes a consequence of poor communication?
Which of the following describes a consequence of poor communication?
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What is the role of managers regarding communication in organizations?
What is the role of managers regarding communication in organizations?
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In the context of communication, what is meant by the feedback phase?
In the context of communication, what is meant by the feedback phase?
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What was the impact of improved communication during doctor shift changes as found by Harvard University researchers?
What was the impact of improved communication during doctor shift changes as found by Harvard University researchers?
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Which communication medium is considered highest in information richness?
Which communication medium is considered highest in information richness?
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What is a significant advantage of face-to-face communication over other forms?
What is a significant advantage of face-to-face communication over other forms?
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How does spoken communication transmitted electronically compare to face-to-face communication?
How does spoken communication transmitted electronically compare to face-to-face communication?
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What is a benefit of personally addressed written communication?
What is a benefit of personally addressed written communication?
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What aspect is NOT conveyed during telephone conversations?
What aspect is NOT conveyed during telephone conversations?
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Which statement is false regarding the effectiveness of communication methods?
Which statement is false regarding the effectiveness of communication methods?
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Which of the following statements best summarizes the importance of effective communication for managers?
Which of the following statements best summarizes the importance of effective communication for managers?
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What is a significant advantage of personally addressed written communications?
What is a significant advantage of personally addressed written communications?
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Which type of written communication is best for reaching a large audience?
Which type of written communication is best for reaching a large audience?
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What role does technology play in managerial communication?
What role does technology play in managerial communication?
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How do intranets benefit employees within an organization?
How do intranets benefit employees within an organization?
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What is a limitation of personally addressed written communication compared to spoken communication?
What is a limitation of personally addressed written communication compared to spoken communication?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of information that can be shared via intranets?
Which of the following is NOT an example of information that can be shared via intranets?
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What characteristic defines the Internet as a communication tool?
What characteristic defines the Internet as a communication tool?
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What is the primary focus of communication in a managerial context, despite technological advancements?
What is the primary focus of communication in a managerial context, despite technological advancements?
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What is the primary function of collaboration software?
What is the primary function of collaboration software?
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What barrier can affect effective communication within organizations?
What barrier can affect effective communication within organizations?
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Which of the following is NOT a skill that managers should develop to be effective senders of messages?
Which of the following is NOT a skill that managers should develop to be effective senders of messages?
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What is a key characteristic of effective communication that managers should exhibit as receivers?
What is a key characteristic of effective communication that managers should exhibit as receivers?
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One of the functions of a firewall in intranets is to:
One of the functions of a firewall in intranets is to:
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Which of the following factors can lead to distorted information in communication?
Which of the following factors can lead to distorted information in communication?
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Which communication skill is emphasized for managers as senders to prevent misunderstandings?
Which communication skill is emphasized for managers as senders to prevent misunderstandings?
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What is an essential attribute of teamwork facilitated by collaboration software?
What is an essential attribute of teamwork facilitated by collaboration software?
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Study Notes
Promoting Effective Communication
- Communication is the sharing of information between two or more individuals or groups to achieve a common understanding.
- Effective communication is crucial for organizational success, enabling increased efficiency, quality, responsiveness to customers, and innovation.
- Managers can enhance efficiency by improving production processes through new technologies and worker training.
- The communication process involves two phases:
- Transmission: sharing information between individuals or groups.
- Feedback: ensuring a common understanding is achieved.
- Perception is a critical element in communication, influencing both transmission and feedback. Perception is the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory input to create meaning.
- Ineffective communication negatively impacts organizational performance and can lead to serious consequences, including safety risks. For example, improved communication between healthcare professionals during shift changes can reduce adverse events by 30% and medical errors by almost 25%.
- Managers must select appropriate communication methods based on the information richness required.
- Face-to-face communication is the richest medium, allowing for verbal and nonverbal cues, while impersonal written communication is the least rich but suitable for broad dissemination.
- Important communication skills for managers include:
- Sending: clear, complete, and appropriate messages, encoding messages for receiver understanding, selecting suitable communication channels, avoiding distortion, and ensuring feedback mechanisms.
- Receiving: actively listening, paying attention, and demonstrating empathy.
Communication Media
- Face-to-face communication is the most information-rich medium, allowing for nonverbal cues and immediate feedback.
- Spoken communication transmitted electronically (e.g., phone, online) is next in richness, enabling tone of voice and feedback.
- Personally addressed written communication (e.g., letters, memos) is less rich but emphasizes attention to the intended receivers.
- Impersonal written communication (e.g., announcements) has the lowest richness but can reach many recipients.
Technology and Communication
- Technology (internet, intranets, collaboration software) facilitates communication and information access for increased efficiency, but human interaction remains crucial.
- Intranets are internal company networks for sharing company information.
- Collaboration software provides online workspaces for team communication and document sharing.
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Explore the fundamentals of effective communication in organizational settings. This quiz covers key concepts such as the communication process, the role of perception, and the impact of communication on performance. Enhance your understanding of how to foster better communication for organizational success.
