Question

Resistance to change is a ................. barrier of communication
(a) Semantic (b) Psychological (c) Organizational (d) Personal.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Resistance to change is a ................. barrier of communication

(a) Semantic

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (a) Semantic Barrier.

Explanation:

• Resistance to change is a Semantic barrier of communication.
• Resistance is an inevitable response to any change as individual's initial reaction is to defend the status quo when they feel their security is threatened.
• People do not resist change, they resist the potential outcomes that change can cause to them based on their perception.
• The Semantic barrier in communication can be defined as the misunderstanding and interpretation of meaning which restrict effective communication.
• Differences in dialect, cultural differences, body language, and the choice of word, pronunciation differences and spelling errors are the main causes of a semantic barrier.