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GED-142 Class 1
GED-142 Class 1
GED-142 Class 1
Communication
Chapter 1: Lecture 1
What is communication?
We have to make sure that we get the message right-our ideas and information are completely
understood.
Objectives of communication
When we fail to achieve any one of these, we have failed to communicate. And, when communication
fails, it creates problem.
What is the problem of the following
statements?
● “ I didn’t know you wanted me to submit the assignment on Animal Farm as well as A Room of
One’s Own!”
● “Sir, I didn’t know that I needed to submit the assignment in hand-written format”
● “I would have arranged the seating in the 4th floor, but nobody told my that the class is going to
be held in the 6th floor.”
● “Interesting presentation. But what was the point of it?”
#Failed Communication#
Implication of failed communication
● The student may not get the opportunity to resubmit the assignment
● The student’s marks will be deducted because of wrong formatting
● Students may reach the classroom late
● The teacher did not understand the presentation prepared by the student
Consequences of failed communication
● Loss of time
● Loss of respect
● Loss of money
● Loss of confidence
● Loss of credibility
● Loss of relationships
● Loss of trust
Benefits of a successful communication
Internal Communication
External Communication
Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
When sender and receiver can see each Body language can distort them messages
others’ body language, it supports the conveyed
messages
Body and sign language can reinforce the Sign can be misunderstood
communication
● Cost
● Confidentiality
● Safety and security
● Influence
● Urgency
● Distance
● Time of the Day
● Resources
● Written Record
Thank you!