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BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
By Pooja Iyer
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The Process of Communication can be broken down into 3 elements as noted by Wallace and Roberson (2009) :
It is not an isolated occurrence
It involves at least two individuals
It’s main purpose is exchange of information
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TYPES OF BARRIERS
Psychological Barriers
Organizational Barriers
Cultural barriers
Process Barriers
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PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS
Also known as emotional barriers.
Psychological barriers can be explained as the reason for distorted communication because of human psychology problems.
They include tension, bad temper and frustration or anger directed towards a condition or a person responsible, or sometimes even towards themselves.
FEAR
ANGER
PERCEPTION
LACK OF EMPATHY
INSECURITY & DISTRUST
ANXIETY , STRESS &
DEPRESSION
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Wrong channel selection
Status differences
Organizational space Information overload
Physical barriers Complex organizational structure
Overdependence on technology
ORGANIZATIONAL BARRIERS
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CULTURAL BARRIERS ARE TRADITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT OFTEN COME IN THE WAY OF SUCCESS OF A BUSINESS
Language barrier
Semantic barrier
Gender barrier
Generation barrier
Religion barrier
Role and status barrier
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PROCESS BARRIERS
Sender & Receiver Barrier
Medium Barrier Feedback Barrier Encoding and decoding Barrier
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AVOIDING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS
Monitor the Environment SENDER should show
enthusiasm & stay focused, explain carefully (Use appropriate body language facial expressions)
RECIEVER should act interested, remove all distractions and empathize with the sender and listen actively
Proper selection of medium Give constructive feedback Keep in mind cultural
backgroundsReduction of Noise levels Effective training in communication for all employees to remove differences in perceptionSimple Organization Structure
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