This document discusses barriers to effective communication. It begins by defining communication and its significance. Communication is a process of exchanging information between two or more parties. It is important for individuals, organizations, and society.
The document then outlines various types of barriers to communication, including social barriers like gender, age, and culture. Psychological barriers include attitudes, fears, and emotions. Physiological barriers involve health issues or disabilities. Other barriers are poor system design within organizations, as well as physical distractions and environmental factors.
Overcoming barriers to communication requires understanding how messages are encoded and decoded to establish common understanding between parties. The responsibility lies with the communicator to ensure feedback is received and used to improve effective communication.