Communication theory
Communication Theory
The definition of communication:
Communication
is a social process in which individuals employ symbols to establish and
interpret meaning in their environment.
Communication
is a process means that it is ongoing and unending. Communication is also
dynamic, complex, and continually changing.
As communication pioneers Paul Watzlawick,
Janet Beavin, and Don Jackson (1967) suggest, the interconnectedness of
communication events is critical and pervasive. Thus, it is possible to study
the dynamic communication process. Communication, therefore, can be considered
a process that changes over time and among interactants.
A symbol is
an arbitrary label or representation of phenomena. Words are symbols for
concepts and things. For example, the word love represents the idea of love;
the word chair represents a thing we sit on.
The importance OF communication theory
Communication theory will help you think
critically about several issues.
It will
help you deliver a public speech optimally and to reflect on its content as a
listener/interlocutor.
Communication
theories helps you in understanding people and how to answer some important
questions.
Communication
theory aids you in understanding yourself and the influence you have on others.
The importance of an effective Communication
Effective
communication plays an important role in the success of human relation and in
the work place;
1) Building trust: an effective communication fosters
trust with others.
2) Preventing or resolving problems.
3) Creating better relationships: good communication improves
relationships.
4) Improve productivity: with effective communication,
conflicts are resolved quickly, employees can better manage workload and
distractions are minimized.
With improved communication, team members will
be better able to reply on each other.
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