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    BARRIERS TO

    I
    COMMUNICATION
    WHAT ARE BARRIERS

    Barriers are the factors resulting


    in misinterpretation and
    miscommunication. It obstructs
    the smooth flow of
    communication.
    REASONS FOR BARRIERS

    • There are four levels where the


    problems may arise.
    1. The Senders level
    2. The Receivers level
    3. The Transmission level
    4. The Feedback reaction level.
    THE SENDERS LEVEL:

    • In formulating the message ideas messages

    • Organizing the thoughts

    • Encoding the message( choosing the words


    symbols mode of delivery.
    THE RECEIVERS LEVEL

    • In receiving the message

    • Decoding

    • Interpreting
    TRANSMISSION LEVEL

    • Noise

    • Faulty instruments
    FEEDBACK LEVEL

    • Limited processing capability

    • Choice of medium and channel

    • Reaction or response.
    TYPES OF BARRIERS

    • Barriers can be basically divided into 5 basic types.


    1. Cross cultural Barriers
    2. Physical Barriers
    3. Semantic Barriers
    4. Socio Psychological Barriers
    5. Organizational Barriers
    CROSS CULTURAL BARRIER

    Cultural differences increases the problems of


    communication.
    Same category symbols, words, phrases, actions
    colors, differ in meaning
    Culture is a part of human behavior and it is
    reflected in talking behaving thinking
    WHAT IS A CULTURE

    Culture is a shared set of values


    and attributes of a group. It is
    the sum total of the ways of
    living built by group of people
    and transmitted from one
    generation to another.
    TYPES OF CROSS CULTURAL
    BARRIERS
    • Concept of space
    • Concept of time
    • Circular/ linear
    • Time orientation/ past, present, future
    • Time is money
    • Punctuality and Scheduling
    • Work time/ personal time
    • Values
    ▪ Paralanguage
    PHYSICAL BARRIERS

    • Noise
    • Time
    • Distance
    • Physical handicap
    • Faulty instruments
    SEMANTIC OR LANGUAGE
    BARRIER
    • Different languages
    • Living nature of language
    • Words with multiple meanings Eg. Ring, Cat, Fast, Head, Spirit,
    Mark, Charge
    • Words with similar spellings and different meanings and
    pronouncing. Eg. Minute, Wind
    • Homophones Eg. Cite Site
    • Descriptive adjectives. Eg. Beautiful, Far
    • Technical jargons
    SEMANTIC BARRIER CONTD…….

    • Poor communication Skills or expression


    • Verbal mannerisms
    • Ambiguity
    • Emotionally loaded words
    • Connotations vs. Denotations
    SOCIO PSYCHOLOGICAL
    BARRIERS
    • Reasons for socio Psychological Barriers
    1. Knowledge that the mind has which may be true or false
    2. Our viewpoints (opinions, Attitudes, Belief)
    3. Emotional state of mind
    4. Family background
    5. Social status and inheritance
    6. Time place circumstances
    7. Age, gender
    8. Education and personal; experiences
    9. Own intelligence
    TYPES OF SOCIO
    PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS
    • Difference in perception
    • Status block
    • Rigidity of thought and resistance to change
    • Allness and closed minds
    • Halo and horns effect
    • Generalizations leading to judgment by category
    • Preconceived notions and biases leading to premature evaluation
    • Unclarified assumptions and inferences
    SOCIO PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER

    • Emotions
    • Selective listening
    • Poor retention
    ORGANIZATIONAL BARRIERS

    • Long chain of command


    • Poor layout
    • Unsuitable medium.
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