Effective Communication

Which is not part of the basic elements of communication?

• Environment

• Sender

• Receiver

• Message

Match the following communication barriers with their respective behavior:

• Chinese Mandarin to German

• Interpersonal

• Our feelings for someone

• Cultural

• Stage fear, speech impediment

• Psychological

• Behavior of a different group

• Language

True or False: Technology is not a barrier to effective communication.

• False

• True

Request the following in order to verify understanding of message:

• An answer

• A reply

• Feedback

• Reassessment

Which of the following is NOT a non-verbal means of communication?

• Pointing

• Face expression

• Conversation

• Crossed arms

the message is an effective way to capture a message that later has to be transmitted to others.

For communication to be effective, the message has to be?

• Clear

• Jammed with information

• Concise

• Limited to writing only

What is one of the goals for NJROTC leaders when it comes to effective communication?

• Make sure most of our cadets get some of the information

• Make sure all of our cadets get most of the information

• Make sure all of our cadets get the same information

• Make sure all of our cadets get some of the information

Asking for _____________ is a good way to ask for further explanation or get a better understanding about a message received that has sparked doubt or confusion.

True or False: Non-verbal ways of communication like emails and texts are the most effective way to communicate with your cadets.

• True

• False