January 2016
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
130h 6m
English
3 Contrast oral, written, and nonverbal communication.
How do group members transfer meaning among each other? They rely on oral, written, and nonverbal communication. This much is obvious, but as we will discuss, the choice between modes can greatly enhance or detract from the way the perceiver reacts to the message. Certain modes are highly preferred for specific types of communication. We will cover the latest thinking and practical application.
A primary means of conveying messages is oral communication. Speeches, formal one-on-one and group discussions, and the informal rumor mill or grapevine are popular forms of oral communication.
The advantages of oral communication are speed, feedback, and ...
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