Communication
Communication is The transfer of information(data) from one person to another.
Internal Communication is With people inside the organisation. Eg. Notice Board.
External Communication is Between the organisation and people outside. Eg. Letter
Factors to consider when choosing a method of communications.
1. Cost Is the method cheap or dear?
2. Speed How long will it take to reach its destination?
3. Secrecy Is the method confidential?
4. Record Will a copy of the information exist?
5. Destination Is it internal or internal? How far is it going?
The 3 methods of communication are 1. Oral/Verbal 2. Written 3. Visual
Oral Communication is Sending a verbal message. Internal Eg. Intercom, face-to-face meeting. External Eg. Radio, telephone.
Oral Communication Advantages Quick Instant Feedback Disadvantages No Record May be hard to remember
Written Communication Some record is kept. Internal Eg. Notice Board, Memo External Eg. Letter, e-mail, fax
Written Communication Advantages Record kept Don’t have to remember everything Disadvantages No instant feedback May not be confidential Eg. fax
Visual Communication Using charts, graphs, videos and television to give a messages internally & externally.
Visual Communication Advantages Easy to understand Shows trends and comparisons Disadvantages Some people may not understand Takes time to prepare
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.
A Notice of a Meeting is Information about a meeting. Sent by the secretary. Name:1st year PTM Date:20/10/08 Place:SHS, Tullamore Time:9.00-3.00 Signed:Aoife Malone
An Agenda is A list of topics that will be discussed at a meeting.
Sample Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4. Recap of the years events. 5. Minutes Summary of last meeting. 2. Matters Arising Issues that need further discussion. 3. Correspondance Letters of apology etc. 4. Chairpersons Report Recap of the years events. 5. Treasurers Summary of finances. 6. Election of Officers Appointing new officers. 7. AOB Any Other Business
Types of Meetings AGM: Annual General Meeting. EGM: Extra-ordinary General Meeting. Ad hoc: Informal meeting on the spur of the moment.
Chairperson Calls meeting to order. Ensures that meetings run smoothly.
Secretary Sends out notices of meetings. Writes up the Agenda. Keeps minutes.
Treasurer Keeps a record of all finances. Prepare final accounts. Prepares financial reports.
Rules for preparing charts/graphs Give it a title. Label the Y axis (eg. year) Label the X axis (eg. quantity)
Bar Chart Is a series of bars. Used for comparing quantities.
Line/Trend Graph Is a chart that uses lines. Used for showing changes over time.
Pie Charts Is a circle divided into segments. Used to show percentages or proportions.
Government Agency involved in communication An Post Provides a national & international postal service.
Other services Publicity post Delivers leaflets for a small fee.
Swift post Letter will be delivered quicker for a fee.
Freepost Special envelopes where customers can reply to business & they pay the postage.
Private telecommunications providers Eircom BT Perlico Orange Meteor Vodafone
Telecommunication services Telephones Freefone Texting Answering service
Internet E-mail www
Teleconferencing Up to 20 people can talk together.
Video-conferencing TV link up of sound & pictures for meetings without travel.