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Essential parts of effective communication is/are :-
(a) LSRW skills
(6) LSWR skills (c) SWRL skills (d) None of thes
Which of the following is an acknowledgement of receiving a message or a reply to the mess
(a) Message
(b) Feedback (c) Encoding (d) Decoding
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Answer:
Understanding Communication Skills
Applying the Seven Stages of the Communications Process
Conveying a message to other people clearly might sound simple, but it's a process that is often fraught with error.
Many people struggle to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing. They impart thoughts and ideas that don't reflect their intended meaning, and that their recipients misinterpret or misunderstand.
This can result in confusion, frustration, wasted effort, and missed opportunities. Communication breaks down, causing collaboration and progress to become impossible.
Research shows that good communication is one of the top "soft" skills that managers look for in employees. But communication will only ever be successful when both the person sending the message and the person receiving it understand the key messages being put across.
In this article and in the video below, we look at how to make your communications foolproof using a seven-step framework known as the Communications Process.
Are you struggling to get your meaning across?
How Do We Communicate?
Did you know that any time that you communicate with another person, you are using the Communications Process (see figure 1, below)?
It stands to reason then that understanding this process will help you to become more aware of what is happening as you communicate, and the things you can do to ensure that your message gets received "loud and clear."
Figure 1. The Communications Process
The Communications Process Diagram
From "The Mathematical Theory of Communication," Copyright 1949, 1998, by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. Used with the permission of the University of Illinois Press.
To be an effective communicator, you need to make sure that your messages are clear, concise, accurate, and well planned . This will avoid misunderstanding and ensure that they get through each stage of the Communications Process without a hitch.
Let's take a look at the seven stages of the process in more detail:
1. Source
The "source" is the sender of the message – in other words, you! And the "message" refers to the information and ideas that you want to deliver.
You need to be clear about what message you want to communicate, and why it's important – what's its main purpose? And, moreover, why should anyone care? You also need to be confident that the information that you impart is useful and accurate.
2. Encoding
This stage involves putting your message into a format that you can send, and that the receiver will be able to easily understand or "decode." Your success will depend on your ability to convey information clearly and simply, and to eliminate areas of confusion.
For example, be aware of any cultural mismatch between you and your recipient. Also, avoid making assumptions about the receiver's existing knowledge of the subject. You might know the "ins and outs" of what you're talking about, but he or she probably won't. Lastly, steer clear of gaps in the information that require a "mental leap."
A key part of being a successful encoder is knowing your audience. Failure to understand and respect who it includes will likely result in your message "falling flat," and being misunderstood, dismissed or even ignored.
3. Channel
There are countless different channels that you can use to send your message.
Verbal communications channels include face-to-face meetings, telephone and videoconferencing. While written communications include letters, reports, emails, instant messaging (IM), and social media posts. You might also want to include videos, photos, illustrations, or charts and graphs in your message to emphasize your main points.
Different channels have different strengths and weaknesses. For example, it's not particularly effective to give a long list of directions verbally, and you'll be better off delivering sensitive feedback in person, rather than via email.
So, choose the channel that you use carefully. Our article, Tune Your Communication , can help you to do this.
4. Decoding
Successfully decoding a message is as much a skill as encoding it is. To accurately decode a message, you need to take the time to read through it carefully, or to listen actively to it.
Confusion will most likely occur at this stage of the Communications Process, though that doesn't mean it will always be the decoders fault. He might lack sufficient background knowledge to understand the message, or he might not understand the specific jargon or technical language that you are using. It's therefore essential that you tackle issues like these at the encoding stage.
5. Receiver
No doubt, you'll want your audience members to react in a certain way or take a specific action in response to your message. Remember, though, that each person is different, and will interpret it subjectively.
Every receiver who enters into the Communication Process brings with them their own ideas and feelings that influence their understanding of your message, and their response to it.