Communication in Different Settings
Communication is a broad concept which is crucial in different setups which encompass friends, family, and most importantly, for business matters. Communication for pleasure always emanates from social reasons where individuals acquire emotional satisfaction and involves various gatherings such as weddings, parties and collective workshops. On the other hand, business communication is the passage of information from one person to another for economic or business gains through motivation towards a specific activity. According to Dutta (2013), the business communication entails the utilization of professionalism which entails a structured, formal, well-defined, and communication with a conscious nature. As such, the concept involves various means of expression and sharing of certain elements such as intelligence, emotions, information, ideas, and information to enable the progress and survival of any business.
Shifts in Business Communication
Business communication has over the past years experienced various shifts and dynamics due to various contingent factors. One of the prevailing factors is technological advances which have consequently impacted on the re-examination of traditional regulations in the workplace and also the existing legal principles affecting the behaviors. For instance, the electronic communication has changed in efforts to be more efficient between the employer and the employee. In such cases, the use of emails has substantially enhanced communication effectiveness through responsive messages even after work hours between the employees and the employers. Communication advancement is the use of phone conferencing which is used in business transactions and communication such as connecting business partners in a spaceless and timeless communication web (Chaturvedi, 2011).
Christianity and Business Communication
Business communication is a broad concept that incorporates different approaches to Christianity view. The first focus is on different cultures which influence communication through adapting and passing own from one generation to another. The effects of communication from one person to another are determined by who we are through the difference on how we communicate, what we communicate and when we communicate. Business communication and the Christian faith are two realms that are integrated into achieving effectiveness in a Christian perspective. In understanding different approaches to communicating in a business setup, individuals are required to interpret, discern, and apply different forms of creation in an effective appliance of communication skills in message delivery. According to Ayee (2013), an organization should ensure that the management is concerned with the high view of communication and trying to understand how communication ethically influences people in justifiable ways. In an organization, the ethical view on communication is based on biblical principles and should influence peoples’ life and directions.
Advantages of Effective Communication
Various advantages are associated with a clear understanding of how to communicate effectively in an organization or any other business set up. According to Chaturvedi (2011), gaining communication skills is a crucial aspect of ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of the management different management systems depending on various organization factors. The ability to communicate effectively in a workplace plays a significant role in the definition and support of various management functions. One contribution of effective communication is the enhancement of forecasting and planning where there are high chances of failure if the management is unable to communicate its policies, objectives, procedures, and provisions of the budget to the relevant parties.
Another benefit is marinating interpersonal communication which helps in sustaining the informal and formal relationships within and outside the organization. Additionally, the most demanding function of management is coordination which relies more on the ability to acquire excellent skills in the achievement of specific goals. Additionally, a communication system that is active results to a healthy organization, through continuous sharing of interactive ideas between the management and the employees. According to Chaturvedi (2011), goodwill and understanding prevail whenever informed communication is used and results in transparency during decision making. Consequently, understanding how to communicate effectively allows the management to successfully resolve their disputes along with the creation of a sense of belonging.
The Role of Research in Communication
The use of key research has various benefits in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in communication processes in an organization. If research is conducted properly, the management can eliminate biases along with the provision of realistic picture of the business activities to the concerned stakeholders. An organization conducts a research to ensure that the information provided can craft the messaging of public relations. Additionally, the use of research in business communication is that it allows for feedbacks along with the determination of any objectives formulated by the management. Additionally, through research, organizations can interact with different stakeholders along with engaging in different media forms and choosing the most effective means of message delivery.
Incorporating Ethical Concerns in Business Communication
In conclusion, advances in technology have increased the use of powerful means and tools of addressing various business needs in the current organization workplace. On the other hand, different Christianity views should be considered while addressing the need for communication in a business setup. The approach entails focusing on the various ethical concerns that dictate on the effectiveness of communication process in any organization.
References
Ayee, E. (2013). Human communication revisited- A biblical perspective. Bulletin for a Christian Scholarship, 78(1), 1-16.
Chaturvedi, P. (2011). Business communication: Concepts, cases, and applications. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley.
Dutta, S. (2013). Business communication. New Delhi: Asoke K. Ghosh
