2. Communication is the sum of all things one
person does when he wants to create
understanding in the mind of another. It is a
bridge of meaning. It involves a systematic
and continuous process of telling, listening
and understanding.
- Allen
Communication is a two way process of
exchanging ideas or information
- Murphy
3. Two way process
Information sharing and understanding
Verbal and/or non-verbal
Circular flow
Goal oriented
Continuous process
Pervasive activity
7. Flows along a prescribed channel, which all
members desirous of communicating with
someone are obliged to follow
8. GRAPEVINE
Primarily a channel of horizontal
communication, it may also vertically or
diagonally
Types
9. Importance
Emotional relief
Harmony and cohesiveness
Supplement to other channels
Fast
Provides feedback
Demerits
Distortion of message
Incomplete information
Destructive swiftness
Effective grapevine
Keep an eye on rumor-mongers
Use it primarily for feedback
Contradict rumors promptly
Involve workers in decision making process