1. Barriers To
Communication
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2. Introduction
 Barriers are the OBSTACLES
which gives rise to some
problems in
communication.
 An obstacle to
communication is known as
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3. Communication Barriers
 Bad expressions.
 Inaccurate translations.
 Inattentiveness.
 Unclarified and vague assumptions.
 Distrust.
 Premature evaluation.
 Fear.
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4. Communication Barriers
 Physical noise.
 Distance and time.
 Source.
 Distractions.
 Lack of common knowledge.
 Perpetual distortions and
 Semantics.
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5. Bad Expressions
 Bad expression suffer from
verbosity,inaccuracies,omissions and
uncertainties.
 Repetitions and irrelevant matters
irritate both receiver and sender.
 It leads to loss of valuable time.
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6. Inaccurate Translations
 The information flows from all the
directions.The necessary information
has to be translated in a suitable
form, before it is transmitted other
wise it leads to inadequate and
improper understanding at the other
end.
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7. Inattentiveness
 Inattention leads to inadequate
absorption of message passed on by
other.
 It leads to unnecessary discussion
and wastage of time.
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8. Un-clarified and vague
assumptions
 The assistance manager to do the
needful.
 For information and necessary
actions.
 Instructions to all concerned.
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9. Distrust
 If you trust the speaker then every
thing that he says appears true. If
you distrust the speaker, it appears
untrue.
 Trust plays an important role as such
distrust is another barrier to effective
communication.
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10. Premature Evaluation
 Even before the communication is
complete, some people start reacting
to it and frame their judgments and
replies.
 This premature evaluation of any
communication is harmful to the
cause of the organization and also
for sender and the receiver.
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11. Fear
 Fear is yet another barrier to
communication.
 The sub-ordinates have a fear of
their superiors in every organization.
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12. Physical Noise
 Any disturbance or interference that
reduces the clarity and effectiveness
of communication.
 Verbal communication is difficult in
work places like foundry.
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13. Distance And Time
 Distance and time also act as a
barrier to smooth flow of
communication.
 If the distance and time between
the sender and the receiver is
more, the communication is not
clear and it may fail.
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14. Distortions
 If the messages are not received
properly due to distortions of the
speaker, say his mannerism, or
behaviour, the receiver cannot
receive the message fully. Fear.
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15. Lack Of Common
Knowledge
 Common knowledge is essential to
communicate. Many people use
words which are not easily
understandable, intentionally to
impress others. If the meanings are
not clear, proper communication is
not possible.
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16. Semantics
 Semantics is the study of words and
signs.
 Most of the communication is carried
through words ,whether spoken or
written but the words are capable of
communicating a variety of
meanings.
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