Accurate Communication and Its Impact
Accurate communication affects any organization's success to some extent. The intended message may occasionally be corrupted as a result of a number of reasons that cause miscommunication. The numerous obstacles to efficient communication must therefore be identified, and their effects must be minimized. This is the only way a speaker can be sure that their message is understood and taken in the way they meant.
Cultural Differences
Communication may be hampered by cultural differences. A particular group of people may find offense from the incorrect use of words or symbols (Spencer-Rodgers and McGovern 611). They would become disinterested in anything the speaker might be trying to say as a result. By doing research, can be reduced by researching. Showing respect to your audience’s culture would make it easier to communicate effectively.
Overloaded Knowledge
Overloaded knowledge could also affect one’s intended message adversely. The listener might not be ready to apprehend too much information, and the volume of the content might limit the chances of proper interpretation. In this case, one should ensure that their communication is as precise as possible with an analysis of the audience guiding what information is useful and of value to them.
Nature of Communication Chain
The nature of an organization’s communication chain could act as a barrier to effective communication. The intended message may get distorted and altered if it is sent through a large number of receivers (Richards). To deal with this barrier, one should shorten the communication chain as much as possible. Using third parties to relay information should always be avoided unless it is an emergency.
Emotional Aggression
Emotional aggression such as fear, anger, and mistrust could also be a communication barrier. The solution to this is keeping one’s emotions in check even if a listener does not agree with you.
Work Cited
Richards, Leigh. “Main Barriers to Communication.” Chron, 20 July 2014, http://smallbusiness.chron.com/main-barriers-communication-3051.html Accessed 29 Sept. 2017.
Spencer-Rodgers, Julie, and Timothy McGovern. “Attitudes toward the Culturally Different: The Role of Intercultural Communication Barriers, Affective Responses, Consensual Stereotypes, and Perceived Threat.” International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 26.6, 2002, pp. 609-631.
