Question

Activities & practical work.
1. Observe your teachers and friends communicating through different communication methods - written, oral and
non-verbal — for a week. Prepare a chart enlisting 5 pros and 5 cons each for written, oral and non-verbal.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Human Factors Engineering is an interdisciplinary field of study that is concerned with the interaction between humans and their environment, be it with technology or social structure, at work or at play.

Answer 2

Pros and cons of Written, Oral, and Non-verbal Communication:

Explanation:

Every type of communication has its benefits and disadvantages:

PROS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:

• It helps for permanent records.

• It is the best source for a legal document.

• One cannot lie with the written evidence.

• It is easily circulated amongst people.

• It is the best form of communication for statistical data.

CONS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:

• It is time-consuming.

• Maintaining secrecy is tough.

• It is not a flexible way of communication.

• It can be wrongly interpreted.

• It cannot be used in case of emergencies.

PROS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION:

• It is useful in maintaining secrecy.

• It is useful for all the audiences.

• It is cost-effective.

• It is helpful for personal contacts.

• It is flexible.

CONS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION:

• It cannot be tracked for legal documentation.

• It lacks accountability.

• It has a low reference value.

• There are higher possibilities for making errors.

• It is easily forgettable.

PROS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

• It is complementary.

• It can be substituted with other communications.

• It is prominent and noticeable.

• It can be repeated many times.

• It is helpful for illiterate people.

CONS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION:

• It is vague and imprecise.

• It is culture-bound.

• It is not possible in long conversations.

• It lacks formality.

• It is not preferred by all.