Question

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of oral and written communication

Answer 1

Answer:

advantages of oral and written communication

Explanation:

Oral communication contains many advantages. In spite of this, there are oral some disadvantages which are given below:

No record: In oral communication, messages are difficult to record. So it is impossible to preserve the message for the future.

Expensive: It is also expensive media of communication. Sometimes the audience can be managed by paying T. A and D. A. On the other hand Technological devices that are used in this system are costly.

Distortion of the word: If distortion of the word occurs in oral communication, then main goals of the organization may be filed.

Inaccuracy: There is very possibility of inaccurate messages to reach the destination. So, the reverse result of expected plan may be occurred.

Limited use: The scope of usage of oral communication is limited. It is not suitable for lengthy messages. It should be sued for a short message.

Probability of omitting main subject: Sometimes, main subject may be omitted to express a word for communicating. So, expected result may not be achieved.

Confused speech: Sometimes the receiver fails to understand the meaning of a message due to habitual productions of the speaker.

No legal validity: there is any legal validity of the oral message. As, the oral messages are not taped and kept records, so it can be denied easily if the situation goes against the speaker.

Late decision: It takes time to reach a decision. At the beginning stage, some time is killed in the discussion of any personal matters. Besides some time is also wasted for irrelevant discussion. In this way, decision making is delayed.

Less important: In oral communication, meaningless speech can mislead the main effects of communication. But when the information comes out in written, we take it seriously.

Lack of secrecy: In oral communication, important and secret information may be disclosed.

• Defective: Oral communication is defective for the company’s policy, procedure, programs, law, and other important information.
• Creates misunderstanding: The speaker often gives message without having properly organized it earlier. So, it is possible that he may not be able to make himself properly to communicate with the receiver. As a result, misunderstanding May develops.

Answer 2

Answer:

The advantages of oral communication  are:

1 It is spontaneous and natural.

2 It is, therefore, easy for others to understand.

3  Choice of words generally suits the listeners .

4 The communicator or the person who communicates, is always physically available.

5 It is supported by nonverbal communication.

6 It can develop close relations between  the speaker and the listener

Disadvantages of oral communication:

1 Words spoken disappear into thin air. The words are temporary.

2 Words are not permanent unlike say written communication.

3 What is heard is  often forgotten.

4 Nonverbal communication that supports oral communication may not be understood by people from other cultures.

Advantages of written communication :

1 Written communication gives words and thoughts permanence.

2 Knowledge and information became available to people who could read.

3 It led to the spread of ideas.  

The biggest disadvantage of written communication, however, is that one has to be literate to use written communication.