Communication process
Communication process (hereinafter, the Process) is the steps between a data source and a data receiver that results in the transfer and understanding of meaning. In other words, communication process is a set of activities involved in transferring meaning from one person to another.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Communication process. The steps between a source and a receiver that results in the transfer and understanding of meaning.
According to Management by Robbins and Coulter (14th edition),
- Communication process. The seven elements involved in transfering meaning from one person to another.
Key concepts
- Message. A purpose to be conveyed.
- Encoding. Converting a message into symbols.
- Decoding. Retranslating a sender's message.
- Noise. Any disturbances that interfere with the transmission, receipt, or feedback of a message.
