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.

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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