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Establishing a Framework
for Business Communication
Learning Objectives
1. Define communication and describe the value for
communication in business.
2. Explain the communication process model and
the ultimate objective of the communication
process.
3. Discuss how information flows in an organization
(formally and informally; downward, upward,
and horizontally; and through various levels).
4. Explain how legal and ethical constraints,
diversity challenges, changing technology, and
team environment act as a strategic force that
influence the process of business
communication.
What is Communication?
Differences in _________
education level,
experience, and culture
Physical issues, such as _____or
noise room
temperature
Mental distractions, such as developing a
listening
response instead of ________
Communication Channels
Communication Process Barriers
Differences in _________
education level,
experience, and culture
Physical issues, such as noise
_____or room
temperature
Mental distractions, such as developing a
listening
response instead of ________
Communicating Within Organizations
Levels of Communication
Intrapersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Group Communication
Organizational Communication
Public Communication
Communication Flow in Organization
Formal Network Flow
Downward Communication
Upward Communication
Horizontal Communication
Informal Network Flow (Grapevine)
Levels of Communication
Continued
Levels of Communication (cont.)
(cont.)
EXAMPLES
Flow of Information within an Organization
Communication Systems
Team Environment
Work Team
Communication Differences in work teams
Maximization of Work Team Effectiveness
Changing Technology
Tools for Data Collection and Analysis
Tools for Shaping Messages to be clearer
Tools for Communicating Remotely
Strategic Forces Influencing Business
Communication
Four Dimensions of
Business Behavior
Diversity Challenges
Team Environment Leads to Synergy
Makes workers happier by causing them to feel
they are shaping their jobs
Increases efficiency by eliminating
management layers
Enables a company to
draw on talents of
entire workforce
Impacts of Technology