Communication process

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Communication process (hereinafter, the Process) is the steps between a data source and a data receiver that results in the transfer and understanding of meaning. In other words, communication process is a set of activities involved in transferring meaning from one person to another.

Definitions

According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),

Communication process. The steps between a source and a receiver that results in the transfer and understanding of meaning.

According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),

Communication process. The seven elements involved in transfering meaning from one person to another.


Key concepts

  • Message. A purpose to be conveyed.
  • Encoding. Converting a message into symbols.
  • Decoding. Retranslating a sender's message.
  • Noise. Any disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt, or feedback of a message.

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