manager's job

COMPLEXITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND GUIDANCE FOR IMPROVING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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   Communication between employees is essential for the establishment

 

and maintenance of high-quality business relationships in organizations

 

of all sizes. This article covers the communication process, as well as

 

communication obstacles, and it offers recommendations for

 

administrators looking to enhance the efficacy of their staff's

 

communication. Administrators have significant communication

 

challenges since they are accountable for delivering information that

 

 

results in efficient and successful organizational performance. Good

 

communication skills are critical for administrative success, so it is

 

critical for administrators to strive to become good communicators. The

 

purpose of this article is to explain the communication process and the

 

significance of communication in the workplace.

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   Communication is the creation or exchange of thoughts, ideas,

 

emotions, and understanding. Administrators spend the bulk of their

 

time interacting (sending and receiving) but not all contacts are

 

beneficial. Making oneself known in the way one wants to be known is

 

an important part of communication. Communication occurs between

 

the sender and the receiver. A sender uses words and symbols to

 

convey information to the receiver, the individual(s) receiving the

 

message. The receiver's accurate decoding of the message is essential to

 

successful communication. Environmental and human obstacles may

 

have effects on communication.

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   Deciding on the appropriate medium for disseminating information

 

may be critical. Vocal, nonverbal, written, computer-aided, and

 

electronic communication are all options. Information may be conveyed

 

via nonverbal gestures, facial expressions, body posture, and even

 

clothing. Administrators often overlook the importance of

 

communication at work and consequently, fail to properly convey their

 

ideas. When a company's leaders fail to create an environment that

 

promotes open and honest communication, it may have a negative

 

effect on the company's culture and productivity.

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   Organizations that encourage open and easy communication between

 

leaders and subordinates have reduced employee turnover. Employees

 

who feel genuinely cared for and appreciated are more likely to remain

 

loyal to the company. The value of communication skills may be

 

evaluated by how it leads to better job performance and increased

 

workplace productivity. Miscommunication causes unnecessary delays

 

in day-to-day operations and a reduction in total job productivity.

 

Employees who feel genuinely cared for and appreciated are more likely

 

to remain loyal to the company. For an organization to efficiently utilize

 

its resources, a good communication environment is needed.

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   Environmental barriers are characteristics of the organization and

 

surrounding environment. Managers that are not interested in fostering

 

intra-organizational communication will create procedural and

 

organizational barriers. Lack of attention and care for workers is a

 

symptom of a management style that demands that every

 

communication follow the line of command. Communication between

 

individuals who use different language may be ineffective because

 

various meanings are assigned to the same terms. Power or status

 

connections may also have an impact on message transmission. Fear of

 

one's authority and position are a frequent obstacle to dialogue in many

 

organizations, especially in developing countries.

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   Preconceived notions and biases are developed because of one's

 

socioeconomic background and previous experiences. One may also

 

participate in selective perception, either deliberately or subconsciously.

 

Some cultures believe in "do not speak until spoken to" or "never 

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challenge elders”. An administrator's capacity to be a successful leader

 

will increase with effective communication skills in the workplace.

 

Administrators should foster an atmosphere in which work-related

 

concerns, plans, issues, thoughts, and ideas are addressed and

 

managed in a professional, competent way via positive ineffective

 

communication.

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Team 4: Topic 7 – Effective Communication

Work Cited

Giridharan, K.S., “Complexity in the Workplace and Guidance for Improving Effective Communication.” International Research Journal in Global Engineering and Sciences. vol. 1, no. 2, June 2016 to August 2016, pp. 148-157. Irjges.com. issn:2456-172X