Communication Process

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Communication Process Paper

MGT 331

22 December 2003

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Communication is an immeasurable force in our life. The process that we choose to communicate by with others will determine how people interact with us, how we interpret information, if we're knowledgeable, if we're trusted, respected, or even how people perceive our attitude.

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Communication Process

The communication process is the guide toward realizing effective communication. It is through the communication process that the sharing of a common meaning between the sender and the receiver takes place. Effective communication leads to understanding. The communication process is made up of six elements. The elements consist of sending, encoding, medium of transmission, decoding, receiving, and feedback. The communication process begins with the sender and ends with the receiver. The sender is initiates the communication. This source is initially responsible for the success of the message.

"The first step the sender is faced with involves the encoding process. In order to convey meaning, the sender must begin encoding, which means translating information into a message in the form of symbols that represent ideas or concepts." (Communication Process) This process translates the ideas or concepts into the coded message that will be communicated. The symbols can take on numerous forms such as, languages, words, or gestures. These symbols are used to encode ideas into messages that others can understand.

When encoding a message, the sender has to begin by deciding what to transmit. This decision by the sender is based on what is believed about the receivers knowledge and assumptions, along with what additional information the sender wants the receiver to have. It is important for the sender to use symbols that are familiar to the intended receiver.

To begin transmitting...