1. Business Communication SWHArif Altaf

2. 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

3. Communication is The transfer of information(data) from one person to another. SWHArif Altaf

4. Internal Communication is With people inside the organisation. e.g. Notice Board. SWHArif Altaf

5. External Communication is Between the organisation and people outside. e.g. Letter SWHArif Altaf

6. Factors to consider when choosing a method of communications. SWHArif Altaf

7. 1. Cost Is the method cheap or Costly? SWHArif Altaf

8. 2. Speed How long will it take to reach its destination? SWHArif Altaf

9. 3. Secrecy Is the method confidential? SWHArif Altaf

10. 4. Record Will a copy of the information exist? SWHArif Altaf

11. 5. Destination Is it internal or internal? How far is it going? SWHArif Altaf

12. The 3 methods of communication are 1. Oral/Verbal 2. Written 3. Visual SWHArif Altaf

13. Oral Communication is Sending a verbal message. Internal Eg. Intercom, face-to-face meeting. External Eg. Radio, telephone. SWHArif Altaf

14. Oral Communication Advantages Quick Instant Feedback Disadvantages No Record May be hard to remember SWHArif Altaf

15. Types of Meetings Department Meeting. School Meeting. Informal meeting on the spur of the moment. SWHArif Altaf

16. Chairperson Calls meeting to order. Ensures that meetings run smoothly. SWHArif Altaf

17. Secretary Sends out notices of meetings. Writes up the Agenda. Keeps minutes. SWHArif Altaf

18. Written Communication Some record is kept. Internal Eg. Notice Board, Memo External Eg. Letter, e-mail, fax SWHArif Altaf

19. Written Communication Advantages Record kept Don’t have to remember everything Disadvantages No instant feedback May not be confidential e.g. fax SWHArif Altaf

20. 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

21. 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: 9.00-3.00 Signed: Aoife Malone SWHArif Altaf

22. An Agenda is A list of topics that will be discussed at a meeting. SWHArif Altaf

23. 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

24. Visual Communication Using charts, graphs, videos and television to give a messages internally & externally. SWHArif Altaf

25. Visual Communication Advantages Easy to understand Shows trends and comparisons Disadvantages Some people may not understand Takes time to prepare SWHArif Altaf

26. Rules for preparing charts/graphs Give it a title. Label the Y axis (eg. year) Label the X axis (eg. quantity) SWHArif Altaf

27. Bar Chart  Is a series of bars.  Used for comparing quantities. SWHArif Altaf

28. Line/Trend Graph Is a chart that uses lines. Used for showing changes over time. SWHArif Altaf

29. Pie Charts Is a circle divided into segments. Used to show percentages or proportions. SWHArif Altaf

30. Government Agency involved in communication An Post Provides a national & international postal service. SWHArif Altaf

31. Other services Publicity post Delivers leaflets for a small fee. SWHArif Altaf

32. Swift post Letter will be delivered quicker for a fee. SWHArif Altaf

33. Freepost Special envelopes where customers can reply to business & they pay the postage. SWHArif Altaf

34. Telecommunication services Telephones Freefone Texting Answering service SWHArif Altaf

35. MODERN METHODS OF COMMUNICATION SWHArif Altaf

36. Internet E-mail www SWHArif Altaf

37. Teleconferencing Up to 20 people can talk together. SWHArif Altaf

38. Video-conferencing TV link up of sound & pictures for meetings without travel. SWHArif Altaf

39. 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