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BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION
By-:VIHAN DUBEY
WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ?
Business communication is communication that is intended to help a
business achieve a fundamental goal, through information sharing
between employees as well as people outside the company.It includes
the process of creating, sharing, listening, and understanding messages
between different groups of people through written and verbal formats.
HISTORY OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
• The word communication has been derived from the Latin word communis
which implies common. Thus communication may be defined as the
interchange of thoughts and information to bring about mutual
understanding. Communication in general is valued even more in
international business communications to allow for the understanding of
cultures and the overall morale of the operation.
• Business communication focuses primarily on achieving goals/aims and, in
the case of a public company or organization, increasing the dividends of
shareholders
TYPES OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
There are two types of business communication-:
1.INTERNAL
2.EXTERNAL
INTERNAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Business-to-employee communication, also known as workplace
communication, is the exchange of information within an organization.
The purpose of some communications is to develop trust, and/or to
increase productivity. The amount of information shared in this way is
often dependent on a "need to know" basis.
Top-down communication(bottom)
• This type of business communication includes the flow of information
from one level of the business hierarchy to another. Communication
that flows from the top of the hierarchy to the bottom ("top-down
communication") has been shown to decrease the stress levels of
employees if it provides clarification and reassurance to the worker
Upward communication (upward)
Upward communication is any communication within the business that is
passed through the business hierarchy from the bottom
upwards.[2] Suggestion boxes, which allow low-level workers to
communicate with management anonymously, are one example of
upward communication.
Horizontal communication
• Horizontal communication occurs between individuals who are on the
same level in the business hierarchy
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
• External
• Business-to-business communication is sharing information between different other
companies, often done to benefit both parties. Business communication can help the
company achieve its fundamental goals by informing, persuading, and building good
relations with other companies to reach mutual goals.
• Business-to-consumer communication, also known as direct-to-consumer, is when a
company directly communicates with its consumers about product details or
company information. The opposite is when a consumer leaves reviews on a product
(or service), which may identify how the company could improve its product.
Methods of business communication
Methods of business communication
These internal and external types of business communication occur through verbal and non-
verbal methods of communication.
• Some forms of verbal communication
• Internet
• Email
• Print media
• Radio
• Word of mouth
Methods of business communication
Some forms of non-verbal communication
• Body language
• Sign language
• Eye contact
• Paralinguistics
• Television is an example of a medium which provides both verbal and non-
verbal communication.
Barriers to business communication
There are several barriers that a business might experience when communicating with business
partners. Such barriers can prevent one from receiving or understanding messages others use to
convey information, ideas, and thoughts.
• Language
• Cultural
• Behavioral
• Attitudinal
• Environmental
• These often arise because of differences in the states of mind, body, and perspective between
sender and receiver, which are a result of how encoding or decoding processes occur
Business communication studies
Higher learning institutions offer communication courses, and many are
now offering business communication courses. These courses teach
students how to communicate more effectively. Attending these courses
help students understand the communication barriers they might
experience when communicating with others. It is suggested that 93% of
employers believe that clear communication skills are more important
than the students' actual major area of study.Communication
competence is an ability that is sought after by employers and often
leads to professional success.
THANKYOU

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION.pptx

  • 2. WHAT IS BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ? Business communication is communication that is intended to help a business achieve a fundamental goal, through information sharing between employees as well as people outside the company.It includes the process of creating, sharing, listening, and understanding messages between different groups of people through written and verbal formats.
  • 3. HISTORY OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION • The word communication has been derived from the Latin word communis which implies common. Thus communication may be defined as the interchange of thoughts and information to bring about mutual understanding. Communication in general is valued even more in international business communications to allow for the understanding of cultures and the overall morale of the operation. • Business communication focuses primarily on achieving goals/aims and, in the case of a public company or organization, increasing the dividends of shareholders
  • 4. TYPES OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION There are two types of business communication-: 1.INTERNAL 2.EXTERNAL
  • 5. INTERNAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Business-to-employee communication, also known as workplace communication, is the exchange of information within an organization. The purpose of some communications is to develop trust, and/or to increase productivity. The amount of information shared in this way is often dependent on a "need to know" basis.
  • 6. Top-down communication(bottom) • This type of business communication includes the flow of information from one level of the business hierarchy to another. Communication that flows from the top of the hierarchy to the bottom ("top-down communication") has been shown to decrease the stress levels of employees if it provides clarification and reassurance to the worker
  • 7. Upward communication (upward) Upward communication is any communication within the business that is passed through the business hierarchy from the bottom upwards.[2] Suggestion boxes, which allow low-level workers to communicate with management anonymously, are one example of upward communication.
  • 8. Horizontal communication • Horizontal communication occurs between individuals who are on the same level in the business hierarchy
  • 9. EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION • External • Business-to-business communication is sharing information between different other companies, often done to benefit both parties. Business communication can help the company achieve its fundamental goals by informing, persuading, and building good relations with other companies to reach mutual goals. • Business-to-consumer communication, also known as direct-to-consumer, is when a company directly communicates with its consumers about product details or company information. The opposite is when a consumer leaves reviews on a product (or service), which may identify how the company could improve its product.
  • 10. Methods of business communication Methods of business communication These internal and external types of business communication occur through verbal and non- verbal methods of communication. • Some forms of verbal communication • Internet • Email • Print media • Radio • Word of mouth
  • 11. Methods of business communication Some forms of non-verbal communication • Body language • Sign language • Eye contact • Paralinguistics • Television is an example of a medium which provides both verbal and non- verbal communication.
  • 12. Barriers to business communication There are several barriers that a business might experience when communicating with business partners. Such barriers can prevent one from receiving or understanding messages others use to convey information, ideas, and thoughts. • Language • Cultural • Behavioral • Attitudinal • Environmental • These often arise because of differences in the states of mind, body, and perspective between sender and receiver, which are a result of how encoding or decoding processes occur
  • 13. Business communication studies Higher learning institutions offer communication courses, and many are now offering business communication courses. These courses teach students how to communicate more effectively. Attending these courses help students understand the communication barriers they might experience when communicating with others. It is suggested that 93% of employers believe that clear communication skills are more important than the students' actual major area of study.Communication competence is an ability that is sought after by employers and often leads to professional success.