...Positive Effect of Technology on Communication Technological development has had a strong impact on the way society communicates. The Internet technology has given people tools to not only keep in touch with each other, but also express their feelings and opinions to a broader audience Keeping in Touch For more than a century now, technological advances have brought the world closer, making communication across long distances easier. Online communication of all types is the most efficient yet, with email being a near-instantaneous version of the paper letter; webcams, paired with communication programs such as Skype, iChat or Google Video Chat, make it possible to see the person you are speaking with rather than just hear his voice. Doing Business The same technological advances have simplified and improved personal communication. Companies can expand beyond their local market and gain a wider customer base simply by maintaining an active online presence. Overcoming Disabilities Technology has both improved communication for disabled people. Hearing aids boost the hearing of partially deaf people, making it easier to understand speech. Devices give people with severe speech impairments a way to express themselves: perhaps the most famous user of such a device is scientist Stephen Hawking. Reaching a Broader Audience As people's ability to communicate improves, the reach of their messages widens. For instance, photos and video recorded covertly through a cell phone can...
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...The Effects of Online Communication versus Face-To-Face Communication Innovations and advances in the field of Information Communication Technology(ICT) have resulted into major revolutions and remarkable changes in communication and use of media may it be in organizations, work places or in general social interactions. It therefore becomes imperative to scrutinize and analyze the impact of this advancement in communication technology particularly in regards to the normal workplace settings, our social lives and how it affects communication patterns with and among employees, interpersonal relations and assess whether this technology has substituted and replaced the conventional face-to face means of communication. Lee & Leung et al. (2011) argue that communication is fundamental to people’s well- Just like other organism, human beings cannot continue to exist without interrelating with their surroundings. Receiving information from external sources is crucial to everyone’s survival and development. The society is made up of a collection of relationships which are based on communication. Our relations at our dwellings, workplace, and recreation have direct consequences on our state of well-being (Lee & Leung et al., 2011). Even though many theories have been advanced as to what are the strengths or limitations face-to-face versus online means of communication, so far there is no study analyzing and comparing the two (Baek & Wojcieszak et al., 2012). However, in their research...
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...consists of both mobile communication and web-based communication with Internet users through websites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube and LinkedIn. These social networking websites have introduced a revolutionary means of communication that was not present in past decades. Interpersonal communication is defined as what one uses with both spoken and written words as the basis to form and maintain personal relationships with others (Heil, 2010). It focuses on investigating the interactions between individuals, which take the form of dyadic relationships as well as individuals within a social network. Some communication scholars consider the term interpersonal communication to be synonymous with interpersonal communication (Huo, 2011). With that, our interpersonal communication characteristics often determine how we communicate online (Palmer, 1995) and “the fact that most users create a sense of humanization in their emails makes their communication more interpersonal in nature” (Swats & Walther, 1995). In this modern society people can no longer consider the social media phenomenon as a "new thing" (Tardanico, 2012). Social networking websites have been widely used and growing in popularly for a long enough period of time now where entire generations of people use their tools as essential means of communications. Still, the significance of interpersonal communication cannot be undervalued. Further, our interpersonal communication characteristics often...
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...Effects of Poor Communication in ELS Language Centers Name Institutional Affiliation Effects of Poor Communication in ELS Language Centers One of the basic differences between human beings and the rest of creation is the ability to communicate. Communications enhances human beings to convey their ideas and thoughts with one another effectively. In all the aspects of human activities, communication is crucial (Udegbe, 2012). Effective communications helps businesses in a myriad ways. First, it enhances clear expectations. Effective communication promotes the establishment of clear expectation for the different parties involved. For instance, effective communication helps the employees to know their organizational expectation such as improving sales levels (Peng & Litteljohn , 2001). Secondly, effective communication promotes relationships in organizations. Clear communication enhances strong relationships between individuals in an organization. Strong relationships are achieved through exchange of crucial information and provision of feedback thereby building trust. Thirdly, effective communication improves teamwork. Effectively communication of organizational goals enhances teams to work together to achieve a common objective. Consequently, performance and satisfaction within an organization improves tremendously. The number of English language learners (ELL) is significantly increasing throughout American public schools. It is estimated that this number will hit ten...
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...Technology’s Effect on Social Values and Communication Skills Introduction The three main stakeholders in this issue are the youth, middle generation (my age), and the middle-aged people that are involved in social networking and texting. I feel that the issue can be narrowed down to a past, present, and future where the middle-age is the past, my generation is the present, and the youth is the future. Each of these age groups have a different stake in the issue, but are all connected together within our society through the extended use of technology. As our society evolves, so does our technology. These technologies are made to make our lives easier and more enjoyable, but are they really just making us socially inept? While the advance in technology has been proven to be a benefit in communication, medicines, law, and education, maybe it is a curse within itself. Social media and texting offer ways for people to communicate globally, practically simultaneously, but our society is becoming completely dependent on these technologies, struggling to communicate outside of them, and it is ruining the social capabilities of the youth. Younger Generations The youth may have the most to gain or lose with the advance in technology. Their lives are beginning much different than those of their parents or older siblings. Kids are getting cell phones, social media websites such as Facebook, and video game consoles with internet capability at a much younger age. When used...
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... Experiential Analysis A Reflective Structured Essay Introduction A successful organisation is built on the communication that develops between its constituents (Dietz & Den Hartog 2006). Encouraging efficient communication within any organisation can prove a difficult task, especially when faced with the complexity of a diverse workforce. The organisation being considered is a small accounting company (‘The Company’) located in Zimbabwe, South Africa. Due to its ‘multiplicity of traditions and skin tones’ (Brand South Africa 2011), South Africa has been portrayed as a ‘Rainbow Nation’ since the end of the Apartheid era. When diversity is not managed and monitored carefully, differences can lead to highly counter-productive communication dilemmas. Two fundamental aspects of diversity will be discussed: Firstly, cultural differences are common throughout The Company and have proven to be an issue of emotional and economic importance. Five of Hofstede’s (1994) dimensions of culture can be used to explain the reluctance of employees from different countries to effortlessly integrate their personalities and ideas within The Company. Power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity and long-term orientation will be analysed in terms of their affect on interpersonal communication between culturally diverse employees. Secondly, another feature of diversification within The Company is the range of conflicting generational...
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...SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY Scope and limitation Focus sa 3 family na active user sa Facebook With the growing popularity of the Internet and World Wide Web, there is increasing interest in the impact these new communication technologies have on our society and social institutions. Computers have evolved from the bulky, expensive and mysterious equipment owned by large corporations to affordable, functional tools for work and fun, at the office or at home. As a consequence of technological developments that enabled computers to exchange data using regular telephone lines, a revolutionary medium of communication has emerged. Computers, connected to the global telecommunication network, have become powerful tools of instantaneous communication around the world. Two distinct functions of this connectivity are: (1) online media--new agents of information and entertainment, similar to traditional media such as television, radio and print, and (2) computer mediated communication (CMC)--new channels for interactive, two-way communication that rival telephone conversations in their capacity to sustain conferencing and asynchronous communication. For the purposes of this study, the researchers treat online media and CMC as online media. Traditionally, families and households have been defined as social systems. However, modern households possess an additional technological dimension brought about by several media technologies--television sets, videocassette recorders, telephones, answering...
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...Social psychology SOC201 The effect of nonverbal communication on business performance Submitted by: Mahmoud Mohamed Abo El Abbas Submitted to: Dr. Nihal El Shimy T.A. Noura Said Table of contents 1. Introduction i. What is Non-verbal communication? -------(3) ii. Types of Non-verbal communication-------------(3) iii. How does Non-verbal communication affect us?-----(6) 2. Nonverbal Communication with workplace interactions: i. Managers------(7) ii. Employees-----(8) 3. Conclusion (9) 4. References (10) 1. What is Non-verbal communication? According to Dr. Albert Mehrabian, who conducted several studies on nonverbal communication 7% of any message is conveyed through words, 38% through certain vocal elements, and 55% through nonverbal elements. This makes 93% of our communication nonverbal. Nonverbal communication is nonverbal stimuli and behaviour in a communication setting that transmits a meaning. The first 4 minutes you meet a person you decide nearly 80% of your attitude towards them, even if that person didn’t speak, his nonverbal behaviour makes you like or dislike him. There are many types of nonverbal behaviour and elements that can affect how we react towards someone including; Types of Non-verbal communication: Facial Expressions are motions human beings do using face muscles in order to react nonverbally to an action or to show a state of emotion consider how much information can be conveyed...
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...How do my styles of Communication have an effect on my communication with others? This class has helped me break into who I believe I am and how I may reflect those beliefs onto others. I have found that my communications skills are very strong in some areas and could use some work in other areas. It is my opinion that many factors in life can help or hinder the way you communicate your needs, wants, emotions and thoughts. Many feel that by expressing their opinions or emotions others will portray them as being weak or overbearing and in some cases if a different approach of communication was taken, these expressions will have been perceived differently. Through my studies I have found that I am a very active listener with tendencies to be passive and can work at being more efficient in communicating my emotions in a productive manner. “Your personal success and happiness depend largely on your effectiveness as an interpersonal communicator.” (Devito, 2016) My communications skills are very strong when it comes to listening to others, being a lending ear and encouraging others to have open lines of communication. It is my opinion that many factors in life can help or hinder the way you communicate your needs, wants, emotions and thoughts. Many feel that by expressing their opinions or emotions others will portray them as being weak or overbearing and in some cases if a different approach of communication was taken, these expressions will have been perceived differently...
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...Johnson Company is a small business that provides networking components and services. They are in need of new methods of communication for reaching out to new customers, standing out from other businesses, meeting existing customer needs, and keeping customers informed of news and updates. The Johnson Company still uses analog phone lines and still takes customer orders by hand. Their only current method of advertising is an ad in the yellow pages. They have reached out to our IT consulting firm to help them update their current business processes and communications Setting up an intranet site is one of the best ways for small businesses to keep all their workers in the loop and communicate new information. The Johnson Company can also use Microsoft SharePoint application and services to set up internal websites designed for specific projects. Providing customers with a website capable of taking online orders while advertising online as well would give the customers ease of access and efficiency. Project managers can also use these specialized websites to share documents and information, and this can help the projects run more smoothly and effectively. Email is one of the most widely used forms of technological business communication. Instant messaging services such as Skype and Go To Meeting are very up and coming and can provide better communications even more than email. Online advertising, forums, blogs, as well as some possible radio ads may also increase clientele. The...
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...An Examination of the Effects of E-mail on Management Communication and Organizational Behavior Mark Hankins Brenau University Organizational behavior is the study of individual behavior and group dynamics in organizations (Nelson & Quick, 2012). Given the role managers play in forming, supporting, and leading the interpersonal dynamics of their organizations, it is imperative to consider the management implications as they pertain to organizational behavior modifications. The role of a manager has changed and will continue to change moving into the future. The American business world is in a state of constant change with ever-increasing demands and requirements on managers and businesses. Accordingly, a thorough understanding of the concepts and tools of organizational behavior is critical to the personal success of managers within organizations. This understanding constitutes a vast array of knowledge and topics. It is the intent of this essay to illustrate one of these topics, communication. Communication, and specifically the communication technology of e-mail, is an integral and continual process within organizations. Nelson and Quick (2012) have defined communication as: “the evoking of a shared or common meaning in another person” (p. 278). This evocation between two employees is fundamental to the establishment of effective interpersonal relationships and is vital to the successful completion of organizational work, and subsequent achievement of...
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...Internet Sabbath every Friday night through Sunday evening which excludes use of computers, video games and smart phones. The father, William Powers discussed the difficulty by stating, “It almost had an existential feeling of, ‘I don’t know who I am with the Internet gone.’ But after a few months it hardened into a habit and we all began to realize we were gaining a lot from it” (Adler, 2013). Elimination of technology is not only taking place in the home, but in public places as well. Some restaurants in Los Angeles have banned the use of cell phones in an attempt to encourage customers to enjoy their meal and their company (Forbes, 2013). These instances reflect the idea that technology can have a negative impact on interpersonal communication. Significance Builder: Think about how many times you look at your phone, computer or tablet in one day. Raise your hand if you think you could go 5 days without one of your technological devices. When we stop and actually think about it, the number of times we look and the number of minutes we spend thumbing through our phones and other devices is alarming. More often than not, we are with other people when we are doing this. The US Census, in 2011 76% of households reported having a computer, compared to 8% in 1984 (File, 2012). Of the households with a computer, 72% reported accessing the internet. This increased from 18% in 1998 which was the first year the Census asked about internet use (File, 2012). Research shows...
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...Negative Effects of Television Television is the most famous media communication in the world. Almost all people use television with many kinds of purposes such as entertainment. In addition, television brings a good side for children to gain various knowledge outside of school. However, some parents claim that television brings many negative effects toward their children. Based on my experience, I agree with that statement. First of all, television can make a big wall among family member relationships. For instance, when children are addicted to watching television, they will feel lazy to do anything such as eating, sleeping, etc. Even when one of the family members tries to make a conversation, they will answer back as simple as possible. Thus, this kind of attitude would cause a bad effect to relationships among family members. Secondly; now days, there are many action movies shown either via theaters or vie television. Even though it is much fun, but secretly, it makes a new shape of attitude for children. For example, if children often watching action movies, in the future, their responses for everything will be full of rude moves. Therefore, it is hard for children to make a good relationship around them. Lastly, every scene of movie might give a bad influence to children. For example, there is a movie which tells the audience about an alcoholic’s life. In that case, it is possible for children to drink alcohol at such a young age. In summary...
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...in everyday life such as laptop, television, mobile, IPad, GoPro, etc. These instruments help us mainly by making easy paper work, entertainment, and for communication. It is said that electronics gadgets changed the world and is now the most developed by many. The teenagers are mostly the users of electronic gadgets. Nearly one in four teenagers are ‘almost constantly’ online as their lives are swallowed up ever more by their mobile phones, a study has revealed. Some 24 per cent of 13 to 17-year-olds admitted they were continuously checking their devices, including when they were at school. Nine in teenagers also confessed to going online every day as they were unable to resist the lure of Facebook and Instagram. The addiction of gadgets has been such among one and all that it has become unthinkable of a life without a gadget. The effect of these gadgets has been tremendous, and it is often debated that whether the impact that it has made on the youth is a positive or negative one. Therefore, this research will explain the effects in behavior to teenagers who use gadgets and how they affect family relationship. This research will answer the questions: 1. What are the common gadgets used by teenagers and under what circumstances do they use it? 2. Why do teenagers use electronic gadgets? 3. What is the effect in behavior of teenagers in family relationships?...
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...Bullwhip effect refers to a scenario which arises due to change in consumer demand thereby affecting the companies in the supply chain to order more or less goods to meet the current demand in the market. It may also be viewed as a trend of bigger and bigger oscillations of inventory in relation to the change in demand from the consumers as one looks at the supply chain from the retailer way back to the raw material source. The variability of the demand determines the size of the loop in the various stages of the supply chain with largest swing observed at manufacturer and raw material stages. There are several factors which causes the bullwhip effects. First is the inadequate communication between the parties in the supply chain. This hinders the process to run smoothly since the inventory department views the demand of a product differently within the supply chain links and order different quantities. This makes the prediction of the demand difficult unless communication is improved. Second is ordering the commodities in batches. Companies often accumulate orders before ordering for goods. This forms variability in the demands because at times they order large quantities and the other times low quantities depending on the market hence creating bullwhip effect. Third is the information of demand the company have. The companies in the supply chain depend on the historical data to predict the future demand. They may fail to take into consideration the variations of demand...
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