Business Communication SWHArif Altaf
Overview What is communication? Internal and external communication Factors affecting the choice of communication Methods of communication Oral Written Visual Modern methods of communication SWHArif Altaf
Communication is The transfer of information(data) from one person to another. SWHArif Altaf
Internal Communication is With people inside the organisation. e.g. Notice Board. SWHArif Altaf
External Communication is Between the organisation and people outside. e.g. Letter SWHArif Altaf
Factors to consider when choosing a method of communications. SWHArif Altaf
1. Cost Is the method cheap or Costly? SWHArif Altaf
2. Speed How long will it take to reach its destination? SWHArif Altaf
3. Secrecy Is the method confidential? SWHArif Altaf
4. Record Will a copy of the information exist? SWHArif Altaf
5. Destination Is it internal or internal? How far is it going? SWHArif Altaf
The 3 methods of communication are 1. Oral/Verbal 2. Written 3. Visual SWHArif Altaf
Oral Communication is Sending a verbal message. Internal Eg. Intercom, face-to-face meeting. External Eg. Radio, telephone. SWHArif Altaf
Oral Communication Advantages Quick Instant Feedback Disadvantages No Record May be hard to remember SWHArif Altaf
Types of Meetings Department Meeting. School Meeting. Informal meeting on the spur of the moment. SWHArif Altaf
Chairperson Calls meeting to order. Ensures that meetings run smoothly. SWHArif Altaf
Secretary Sends out notices of meetings. Writes up the Agenda. Keeps minutes. SWHArif Altaf
Written Communication Some record is kept. Internal Eg. Notice Board, Memo External Eg. Letter, , fax SWHArif Altaf
Written Communication Advantages Record kept Don’t have to remember everything Disadvantages No instant feedback May not be confidential e.g. fax SWHArif Altaf
A Memo is A short note used within a business. To: Mr. Kelly From: CSPE Class representative. Date: 10/10/08 Subject: Recycling paper. Message: Please place used paper in recycle bins. Signed: Mary Jones. SWHArif Altaf
A Notice of a Meeting is Information about a meeting. Sent by the secretary. Name: 1 st year PTM Date: 20/10/08 Place: SHS, Tullamore Time: Signed: Aoife Malone SWHArif Altaf
An Agenda is A list of topics that will be discussed at a meeting. SWHArif Altaf
Sample Agenda 1. MinutesSummary of last meeting. 2. Matters ArisingIssues that need further discussion. 3. CorrespondanceLetters of apology etc. 4. Chairpersons Report Recap of the years events. 5. Treasurers Report Summary of finances. 6. Election of Officers Appointing new officers. 7. AOBAny Other Business SWHArif Altaf
Visual Communication Using charts, graphs, videos and television to give a messages internally & externally. SWHArif Altaf
Visual Communication Advantages Easy to understand Shows trends and comparisons Disadvantages Some people may not understand Takes time to prepare SWHArif Altaf
Rules for preparing charts/graphs Give it a title. Label the Y axis (eg. year) Label the X axis (eg. quantity) SWHArif Altaf
Bar Chart Is a series of bars. Used for comparing quantities. SWHArif Altaf
Line/Trend Graph Is a chart that uses lines. Used for showing changes over time. SWHArif Altaf
Pie Charts Is a circle divided into segments. Used to show percentages or proportions. SWHArif Altaf
Government Agency involved in communication An Post Provides a national & international postal service. SWHArif Altaf
Other services Publicity post Delivers leaflets for a small fee. SWHArif Altaf
Swift post Letter will be delivered quicker for a fee. SWHArif Altaf
Freepost Special envelopes where customers can reply to business & they pay the postage. SWHArif Altaf
Telecommunication services Telephones Freefone Texting Answering service SWHArif Altaf
MODERN METHODS OF COMMUNICATION SWHArif Altaf
Internet www SWHArif Altaf
Teleconferencing Up to 20 people can talk together. SWHArif Altaf
Video-conferencing TV link up of sound & pictures for meetings without travel. SWHArif Altaf
Recap What is communication? Internal and external communication Factors affecting the choice of communication Methods of communication Oral Written Visual Modern methods of communication SWHArif Altaf