Oral communication allows for immediate clarification through natural voice tones and variations, but has disadvantages like lack of a record and limitations of human memory. Written communication provides precision through use of words, graphics, and reports transmitted electronically, but lacks the dynamic feedback of oral exchanges. Both methods have advantages and limitations depending on the context and purpose of the message.

1. ORAL & WRITTEN COMMUNICATION A Comparison

2. Oral Communication Pronunciation Self Confidence Concise and complete message Logical Sequence Natural Voice Tone Variations in the tone pattern

3. Advantages Immediate clarification Speedy Suitable for emergency Lesser formal Group communication Personal Quality

4. Disadvantages No record Lengthy message Distortions Speaker’s Ineffectiveness Limitations of human memory

5. Methods Face to Face communication Teleconferencing Telephone

6. Written Communication It includes written words, graphs, charts, reports, diagrams, pictures Letters, memos, bulletins , reports etc. Ways are Fax, Emails

7. Difference B/w Written & Oral Static v/s Dynamic form Degree of Precision Speed and Spontaneity Appeal of Message Effectiveness Feedback and reading the audience Scope of correction Message retention

8. Advantages of Oral Communication Speed Immediate feedback Economical Synergy and Mutual creativity Secrecy Personal touch Non verbal clues Suitable for emergency Harmonious relations

9. Limitations Lack of evidence Lengthy messages Costly Misunderstandings Noise Speakers’ ineffectiveness Attitudinal problem

10. Forms of Oral Communication Informal face to face talk Interviews Group Communication Debates Meetings Conferences Committees Speeches and Presentations

11. How to improve speech Naturalness of Speech Posture of the body Control your breathing Significance of Pause and Rhythm The pitch and tone