Purposive Communication first semester

Nikko vivero BSIT 1ST YEAR

Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Decide if each statement is true or false. Write T on
the blank if the statement is true and F if it is false. Use the blank provided before each statement.
true1. Information as the function of communication deals with emotions of the listeners.
true2. The teacher looks sharply to the students. The situation is an example of regulation and control.
true3. Social interaction is the most popular and the primary reason why people communicate.
true4. Communication is the sharing of ideas among group of people.
true5. People can transmit messages verbally or non-verbally.
true6. The role of speaker and listener is interchangeable.
true7. There is always a message in communication, even in informal communication.
False8. Communicative situation has two components: the physical location and psychological setting.
true9. An understanding may happen when words contradict actions.
true10. A writer may use multiple techniques to easily catch the attention of the readers

activity 1

Directions: Identify the functions of communication using socially relevant images. Write in the boxes the functions of
communication that you experience upon looking at these images.

1. Regulation and Control

2. Social Interaction
3. Emotional Expression
4. Speaker/Sender/Source/Encoder
5. Communicative Situation

ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Locate the elements of communication process in the cycle diagram below. Explain your analysis of the
process based on your understanding of the functions of each element in the communication. You may add more circles
or come up with your creative illustration

1. Source objects
2. Message
3. Channel Communication
4. Receiver
5. Feedback
6. Environment
7. Context
8. Interference
1. Based on your understanding, what is communication? Explain briefly. (3 pts. an act of passing on information
from one place, person or group to another. Each part of a communication comprises of at least one sender, a
message and a recipient. They are different style of communication.
2. 2. Name at least three functions of communication and provide an example for each. (2 pts.) The
Communication Process. Communication fulfills three main functions within an organization, including
coordination, transmission of information, and sharing emotions and feelings.
3. What are the three main elements involved in communication? Justify. (2 pts.) Put all three elements together
sender, receiver, and message and you have the communication process at its most basic
4. Why is it important to have code of conduct or a code of ethics? (3 pts.) A code encourages discussions of ethics
and compliance, empowering employees to handle ethical dilemmas they encounter in everyday work. It can
also serve as a valuable reference, helping employees locate relevant documents, services and other resources
related to ethics within the organization