Communication - its Nature, Attributes & Purpose

Presented by-

P.Rajshree Anita Kumari Priyanka Kumari Priyanka Zeenat

HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION

Telephone Radio Television

FaxComputer Cell phone

Different ways of communication

WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

• Communication is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior.

• Derived from the Latin word "communis", meaning to share.

Definitions of Communication•G.G. Brown. :-

• Fred G. Meyer. :-

“Communication is transfer of information from one person to another, whether or not it elicits confidence. But the information transferred must be understandable to the receiver.”

“Communication is the intercourse by words, letters or messages”

"Effective communication occurs only if the receiver understands the exact information or idea that the sender intended to transmit. Many of the problems that occur in an organization are the either the direct result of people failing to communicate and/or processes, which leads to confusion and can cause good plans to fail."

•Pranav Mistry :-

NATURE AND ATTRIBUTES OF COMMUNICATION

•Two-way process: 

• Knowledge of language:  

•Meeting of minds necessary:- 

•The message must have substance:-

•Communication may be made through gestures as well:-

 •Communication is a continuous process:- 

•Communication may be formal or informal:-

•Communication is all-pervasive:-

Purpose of Communication

• Survival

• Relationship•

Persuassion

• Power

• Co-operation

•It is a 2-way process.

Essence Of Communication

•Communication involves exchange of ideas, feelings, information, thoughts, and knowledge.

•Communication involves mutuality of understanding between Sender and Receiver.

•There are two types of Communication i.e., Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication.

•Communication process happens between or among two or more parties. (Sender and Receiver)