Definition of Communication, The Im

Definition of Communication, The Importance of Communication, Type and Process Communication, Effective Communication

UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION
Words or terms of communication (from the English "communication"), etymologically or by origin he is from Latin communicatus, and these words are rooted in the word communis communis In this word means 'sharing' or 'belong together' is an attempt which has the goal of unity or similarity of meaning. Thus, communication is a process of delivering information (messages, ideas, ideas) from one party to another. In general, communication is made orally or verbally that can be understood by both parties. If no verbal language that can be understood by both, communication can still be done using body gestures, showing a certain attitude, for example smiled, shook his head, shrugged. This way is called nonverbal communication.

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION
Communication is important, everyone knows, because this is the basic instinct of every living creature. Each creature has a way of communication each, every human being was not separated from the way he communicates. We can not discriminate between languages, tribes, customs, habits, traditions and religion because basically communicate, convey the message that if done properly, and in a state of mutual open, clear mind without sentiment and negative feelings, surely purpose to submitted acceptable.

TYPES AND COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Examples of simple communication model described below:

Deliveries> news -> Recipient

If one of the elements of communication does not exist then the communication will not run. There are components in communication, among others:
Sender (Sender = source) is someone who has a need or have kepentinga information and communicate it to others.
Encoding (encoding) is mengkodean sender information to be presented to the symbol or gesture.
Message (Massage), the message can be in any form usually can be felt or understood one or more of the senses receiver.
Channel (Chanel) is a way of transmit messages, eg paper for letters, aerial to the words spoken.
Recipient (Recaiver) is a person who interprets the message recipient, if the message is not delivered to the recipient, the communication will not occur.
The interpretation of the code (Decoding) is the process by which the receiver interprets the message and translate it into meaningful information for him. If more precise interpretation of the intended recipient of the message by the receiver, then the more effective communication occurs.
Feedback (Feedback) is a reversal of the process of communication in which the sender stated kominikasi reaction.
In desperate need of communication organization. The types of communication in organisasai among others:
a. Formal vs. informal communications
Formal communication is communication that follows the chain of command that is achieved by hierarchical authority. Informal communication is the communication that occurs outside and does not depend on herarki authority. This informal communication occurs due to various purposes, namely
- Satisfaction of human needs,
- Resistance to the effects of monotonous and boring,
- The desire to influence the behavior of others,
- Sources of information relationship work.
Other types of communication information is dasas-desusyang is officially disagree. This rumor also has a functional role as an additional communication tool for the organization.
b. Communication downward vs upward communication vs. lateral communication
Communication flows down from the top to the bottom rank in herarki. Communication to the above is the news that flows down to the top ranking mandarins of an organization. Lateral communication is a parallel between those at the level of authority.
c. One-way communication and two-way
One-way communication, the sender communicates news without asking for feedback, while the two-way communication is the recipient can and give feedback.
However the effectiveness of organizational communication is influenced by several factors including:
1. Formal communication channels
2. Sruktur authority
In organizations where the difference Stasus and power will affect the content of the communication.
1. Specialist position
Members of the same organization will use the terms, objectives, tasks, time, and the same style in berkomonikasi.
1. Ownership information
Means individual memunyai typical information and knowledge about the task.
From the observation that there is, forms of communication networks are grouped into several forms including a circular shape, diagonal, lateral, chain, the letter Y, and star.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Effective communication is communication that is capable of producing a change in attitude (attitude change) to others who could be seen in the communication process.

The purpose of Effective Communication in fact is given the ease in understanding the messages conveyed between the giver and receiver of information information that the language used by the grantor informsi more clear and complete, and can be understood and well understood by the recipient information, or the communicant. Another purpose of Effective Communication is that the delivery of information and feedback or feed back can seinbang so there is no monotony. In addition, effective communication can train properly use nonverbal language.
According to Mc. Crosky Larson and Knapp said that effective communication can be achieved by striving for accuracy (accuracy) the highest degree between the communicator and the communicant in every communication. More effective communication occurs when a communicator and communicant there are similarities in the understanding, attitudes and language. Effective communication can be said what when communications made where:
1. Messages can be received and understood and to be understood as intended by the sender.
2. The message conveyed by the sender can be approved by the recipient and followed up with deeds of interest by the sender.
3. There are no significant barriers to do what should be done to follow up messages sent.