Introduction to communication and types of barriers in communication

1. Barriers of
Communication
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2. What is Communication ????
The imparting or exchanging of
information by speaking, writing, or using
some other medium.
The communication requires a sender, a
message, and an intended recipient.
The communication process completes
when an receiver has understood the
sender.

3. Classification of Barriers
 Physical Barrier
 Language Barrier
 Attitudinal Barriers
 Systematic Barriers
 Psychological Barriers
 Cultural Barriers

4. Physical Barrier
 When the physical distance between the sender and receiver is
more.
 Noise
 Improper time
 Information overload

5. Language Barrier
 No clarity in speech
 Different languages
 Using jargons
 Technical terminologies
 Many Abbreviations

6. Attitudinal Barriers
 It is the result of personality conflicts
and the resistance to change
 Poor management
 Lack ok consultation with employees
 Refusing to communicate

7. Systematic Barriers
 Systematic barriers are obstacles that place unequal value on
individuals and communities.
 It also includes – Racism
Poverty
Disparities in health
Education
Criminal justice system

8. Psychological Barriers
 Emotions
 Status difference
 Self image
 Closed mind
 Fields of experience
 Distrust

9. Cultural Barriers
 Certain gestures
 Understanding the accents
 Expectations and prejudices
 Emotionally unstable
 Noises