Part 2: Exploring the Communication Process
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Author: Ryan Smith
Communication is the transmission of information and meaning from one individual or group to another. The central objective of communication is to transmit information and meaning from a sender to a receiver. The communication process is generally defined in five steps: sender has an idea, sender encodes the idea in a message, message travels over a channel, receiver decodes the message, and feedback travels to sender.
Complete the sentence with the most appropriate choice.
The process of translating ideas into words that will convey meaning is referred to as .
Complete the sentence with the most appropriate choice.
The form that take may be influenced by frame of reference, culture, and background.
Identify the appropriate step in the communication process.
At the executive board meeting, Elena presents her proposal to use nontraditional distribution channels.
- Message travels over channel
- Sender has an idea
- Feedback travels to sender
- Sender encodes message
- Receiver decodes message
Identify the appropriate step in the communication process.
Rehanna decides to propose a cost-saving reorganization of the company's client database.
- Sender has an idea.
- Receiver decodes message.
- Sender encodes message.
- Message travels over channel.
- Feedback travels to sender.
Identify the appropriate step in the communication process.
Missy Sanchez sends her coworkers a thank-you note for the generous retirement gift.
- Feedback travels to sender.
- Message travels over channel.
- Receiver decodes message.
- Sender has an idea.
- Sender encodes message.
