...Communication Theory Amanda Moll University of Phoenix HCS/320 2012 The purpose of this paper is to examine two theoretical approaches from communication theory. Communication is the one skill in our lives that we try to master, but always seem to get it wrong. The purpose of communication is to convey one’s beliefs, thoughts or needs with the clarity so as to reach a consensus or a mutually acceptable solution (Lyer, Aparna 2012). Good communication is needed throughout our lives and in everything we do. Many theories have been put forward by theorists to explain what constitutes communication. The social aspect looks at the meanings to the messages by the communicators Communication is thus the process by which information passes from a sender to a recipient. It becomes effective when the message sent is received and understood and this is confirmed when feedback is sent back to the sender. Understanding the communication process is important since it helps identify hindrances and thus seek ways to remove them. A breakdown in the communication process is disastrous. (en.wikipedia.org). Group and team theory of communication have also been studied to determine the best ways to form groups. The choice of communication model is driven by the target recipient. It is important for organizations to understand the dynamics of each form of communication which will enable them to send messages effectively...
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...Personal and Professional Health Care Commuication HCS/ 350 Feburary 24, 2014 Tracy D. Anderws, DNP,ACNP,CCRN Personal and Professional Health Care Communication Personal and professional health care communication plays a major role in the care of the patient and how information is transmitted from one health care provider to the next. Collaborating with all members of the interdisciplinary team ensures that care will be provided at the highest level and patient safety will be first priority in order to have a good outcome. To better serve the community, these are some steps that we as professional nurses will take a look at to promote quality care for our patients. These includes the definition of health care communication, relevancy of effective personal health care communication to health outcomes, the lack of effective personal and professional health care communications along with theories and principles of therapeutic communication and how it affects the health care setting, patient, family members and the other health care providers. Definition of Health Care Communication According to Northhouse and Northouse (1998) “communication is the process of sharing information using a set of rules.” Communication has several modes of how one can relay pertinent medical information and share within the health care setting. Interaction such as non-verbal and verbal communication, oral, written, telephone conversation, emails and web cam just a few...
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...TRAINING MODULE FOR SUBORDINATE LEVEL: Communication Skills Program Objectives The objectives of this training are to enable the participants to: ✓ Understand the benefits of improved communication skills ✓ Appreciate own communication style in business dealings with others ✓ Know the differences between verbal and non verbal communications ✓ Understand and practice effective speaking to encourage co-employees to give of their best and to help manage upwards ✓ Appreciate when written communication is most appropriate ✓ Demonstrate enhanced listening skills ✓ Understand everyone’s point of view ✓ Will have higher self-esteem Content |Activities |Time | |Assembly time |7:00AM – 8:00AM | |Seminar proper |8:00AM – 8:30AM | |Opening prayer | | |Singing of our National Anthem | | |Opening Remarks | | |Introduction of the...
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...Communications Report | Effective Business Communications | | Effective Business Communications Prepared for Prepared by November 13, 2012 Letter of Authorization Alvin C. Miles Director of Business Development Lecturer of Management EMBA Coles College of Business Kennesaw State University October 29, 2012 Team Green Fusion EMBA Coles College of Business Kennesaw State University Dear Team Green Fusion: The documents (3 in total) directly beneath this assignment should be used to complete your formal communications report. This assignment is broken in to two parts: your team's evaluation of your assigned team's individual presentations and the formal communications report. This is to be a team assignment. This assignment is to be completed by November 18th Business report and presentation slides are available for review in the Business Communication Learning Module. Please look at the notes associated with each slide for additional information: A Microsoft Word template has also been supplied as a starting point for the formal report. If there are questions, the team is expected to delineate guidelines through research, inquiry, and rational decision making. I anticipate that teams will search for formal report guidelines to get specificity on structure, or look up white papers to read sample abstracts. In a Master’s program, this is the expectation. Each report will vary according to the interpretation of the requirements...
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