Communication Barriers

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This paper examines the importance of effective communication methods in an organization and discusses how this causes smooth operation of the organization. It explains that effective communication is one of the cornerstones of a successful organization, and yet, perceived and unconscious barriers often impede it.

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"Barriers to effective communication spring up just about everywhere in day-to-day life, but they can often be most apparent in the work environment. In the past, a major barrier to communication may have been the distance separating one business location from another, but in the modern world of the Internet and satellite communications, there are still many other barriers which get in the way of effective communication in the workplace. A barrier is anything that gets in the way of the purpose of the organization, or causes people to misunderstand each other. Since communication is a key to just about every aspect of every organization, it is an important and valuable tool for every person in the organization, and if used effectively, it can add to the success and value of the organization for everyone involved. As one communications expert noted, "Without communication, not even the first steps can be taken toward human cooperation, and it is impossible to speak about organizational problems without speaking about communication, or at least taking it for granted" (Simon, Smithburg & Thompson, 1950, p. 218)."

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