Lesson II

Generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, and views between or among two or more people, various contexts come into play

the circumstance or environment in which communication takes place. Such circumstance may include the physical or actual setting, the value positions of a speaker/listener, and the relevance or appropriateness of a message conveyed. I

Give the three types of communication mode

interpretation of signs and symbols is crucial since people have different ways of interpreting them. It is important to always contextualize the symbol/sign received in order to arrive at the correct interpretation

means talking to oneself. Some label it as self or inner talk, inner monologue, or inner dialogue

As opposed to intra, the Latin prefix inter- means between, among, and together

involves the use of electronic media. With the use of electronic media, messages are transmitted quickly.

with this type, the focus is on the role that communication plays in organizational contexts.

allows communication to take place via designated channels of message flow between positions in the organization. This may make use of four approaches:

the type that flows from upper to lower positions or from superior to a subordinate, i.e., president to a manager or supervisor, a manager o an ordinary staff.