...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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...Communication Theory Paper Shanna Bridgeman HCS/320 10/18/2011 Edward Davis People communicate in many different ways. We have verbal and non verbal communication. : A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Verbal is when you are talking to someone. Non verbal is when you are communicating without speaking like body language, eye contact, text, email, phone calls, or facial expressions. I am psychiatric technician. At M.B.M.H.I. everyday at shift change there is a meeting held to let the on coming shift know how the patients were acting on that day. It also informs on who the violet, good, or patients that are cheeking there medications. There is normally suppose to be at least six techs on the units every night two females and four males. The females take care of our hall and the males do the same. We have to all communicate because at our job if a patient is mad or is violent he or she can hurt one of us if we are not working together. We must all stay on the same page at all times. But there have incidents when one tech has said no and another has said yes that’s when a nurse on the unit has to step in and defuse the situation. I have learned that it is better to walk away than to stand there and argue with patient because he or she is there for a reason. The male’s techs on the unit...
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...Communication Theory Paper Cathy Felton HCS 320 09/01/2011 The healthcare organization I work for utilizes many different forms of communication. They have an internal intranet site, accessible only to employees, that contains updates, policies, contact numbers, announcements, and any other type of information related to the organization. They create a weekly email, sent out to all employees, containing any new updates. They create a quarterly newspaper, sent out to each department, which details any news and events happening within the organization. My department even creates its own newsletter containing information about employees and other events happening within our department. The organization has recently started its own blog site for employees to ask questions related to changes being made within the system. I believe that my organization uses just about every type of communication form there is to ensure every employee is able to know what is happening. Whenever there are major changes within the organization the administration set up informal information sessions within each of the different facilities for staff to come and meet with the administration to ask questions. Some people prefer this type of verbal communication to the written form because it feels more personal to them. Others prefer written communication since it is easier for them to process (Arnold, E., & Silva, N. 2011). With all the different forms of communication used it is virtually...
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...Communication Theory Paper Kumoia Dorsey HCS/230 February 13, 2012 Terri DeWess Volunteering at Sebring Radiation Center in Sebring, Florida has showed me many different communication types. Working here you will experience different cultures, colors, backgrounds, ages, genders, and beliefs. There are many different types of communication and sometimes it would cause problems within the building. I have found out that formal communication, informal communication, verbal, and nonverbal communication play a big part in communication at Sebring Radiation Center. Communication involves a sender that is sending a message to a receiver that will get a message in return. Verbal communication is used the most at Sebring Radiation Center through face to face talking. Face to face communication is the way many people communicate with one another. When using verbal communication it allows contact between patients and office staff (nurses, physicians, front desk workers, etc). Verbal communication doesn’t only come throughout the mouth but also through reactions, sounds, and movements. Using language communication with the patients is the key throughout your business life. The patients age range from babies to people entering their late 90’s. As I walk into this building daily, I see people talking face to face. Sometimes seeing family members have a conversation, coworkers talking among themselves or patients talking to the employees bring joy to my heart. Language communication...
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...Communication is an important aspect in our lives and an even more important aspect in the lives of people who play the roles of leaders. “Communication effectiveness involves the ability to transmit and receive information with a high probability that the accurate message is sent from sender to receiver” Hughes, Ginnnett, & Curphy (2002) (p. 430).We often see articles or books expounding on leadership traits or skills that a leader should possess. Among these traits and qualities, communication is almost always one of the most commonly listed ones. This comes as no surprise since we now know that researchers and professors in the leadership field have come to recognize being able to communicate as a crucial skill that leaders have to grasp before they can become an effective leader. However, becoming a good communicator requires one to know the basis behind what effective communication means. At my current job, leaders are chosen based on competency. More often times than not, females tend to be more nonverbally expressive in health care situations, talk more than men, engage in more partnership-building behaviors, and reveal more personal information about them-selves (Gabbard-Alley, 1995, 2000). Females in the United States are also more knowledgeable than males about health issues. This may be because women are most often targeted as consumers, utilize medical services more than men, and typically feel more responsible for the health of family members (“Women Most Active,”...
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...Individuals must remember that effective communication is very important when working in a health care organization especially when it concerns the patient’s care. A good example of this organization would be Magnolia Place Health Care. Patient care are faced with many problems because of the lack of communication, difference in culture, the different genders and the lack to communicate properly with the patients that are being serviced. When this problem occurs, it might even affect the way in which many employees are doing their job in their organization. Magnolia Place Health Care deals with many challenges when it comes to communication; and I will be discussing some of them by explaining how their families, caregivers, managers and co-workers influence the different genders and the different cultures. The Different Genders in females: The Magnolia Place healthcare organization hires both female and males, because their main concern is taking care of their patients and while doing so they will face many problems with communication. Some female employees have a better relationship with their patients, families, managers, and other co-workers because of their communication skills in the Magnolia Place healthcare organization. The majority of females sometimes seem to be more nonverbally expressive, they seem to talk more, they also seem to engage in partnership-building behaviors, and they tell their patients and families more of their personal business than men do (Axia2007)...
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...Communication Theory ManagedMed, Incorporated is a multi-specialty clinic that mainly concentrates on providing care for patients that has workers compensation and personal injury cases. This office has two psychologists, one who is the main administrator and owner of the clinic, psychological assistants, internist, orthopedist and neurologist. Aside from the doctors there are two types of managers; general and back office. Two medical billers, three collectors, four transcriptionists who work on a part time basis, a front receptionist, and five back office workers who assist with interpreting for non-English speaking patients. About 90% of the patient population is referred for treatment for their injury on the job and 10% are personal injury cases. 75% of the patients are non-English speaking patients. There are a few basic steps on how this clinic is being run. The first step is for the patient to be referred by either their attorney or primary treating physician, in some cases directly from the insurance carrier. Then the patient gets seen by the doctor and the doctor will dictate a report that gets transcribed. Once the report is transcribed, it is given to the billing department to get sent out to all parties involved. After that the file will go to the collections department to try and collect a payment for the services provided. Those payments are what keep the business intact. However, not everything always runs smoothly due to miscommunication between the...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/310 Version 2 | | |Communication: Theories and Practice | Copyright © 2009, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the various theories of communication that create the foundation for study of communications in the bachelor's degree program at the University of Phoenix. Major communication areas examined in this course include intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and teamwork, organizational, intercultural, and mass media. Each area, along with others, will be studied in greater depth in subsequent courses in the degree program. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies...
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...Synopsis of Communication Theories: Constructivism, Organizations, & Accommodation Josh Garcia Central Michigan University Synopsis of Communication Theories: Constructivism, Organizations, & Accommodation Throughout this course, several theories of communication were covered. Being able to communicate effectively is a critical component in the development of establishing meaningful relationships among people and places, as well as the exchange of information. In order to establish effective communication skills, it is necessary to analyze the system of ideas that have been designed among several scholars. However, this paper is specifically focused on the discussion of three theories, which were found to have relevant viewpoints. Throughout this paper, the theory of constructivism, the critical theory of communication in organizations (CTCO), and communication accommodation theory (CAT) were examined. Constructivism Theory Constructivism is a communication theory, which is focused on the identification of individual differences among people’s ability to communicate effectively in social situations (Griffin, 2012). Jesse Delia is credited for the development of constructivism theory. Delia’s theory of constructivism implies there is a difference between people who are interpersonally successful, opposed to those who are not. Delia’s theory of constructivism is focused on being able to better understand the differences among individuals who communicate more effectively...
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...COMMUNICATION THEORIES INDIVIDUAL REACTION PAPER COMMUNICATION THEORIES INDIVIDUAL REACTION PAPER Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Communication Theories 3 2. Three different experiences 4 2.1. Telling a friend about the death of her Pet 4 2.2. Making a call while on train 4 2.3. Warning friends about bad weather 4 3. Relating the communication experiences to theory 5 3.1. Telling a friend about the death of her Pet and the Lasswell’s communication model 5 3.2. Making a call while on train and the shanon and weaver model of communication 5 3.3. Warning friends about bad weather and the shanon and weaver model of communication 6 4. Relevance of communication process 6 5. Factors affecting communication process 7 6. Conclusion 8 7. References 9 1. Introduction Many definitions describe communication as a transfer of information, thoughts or ideas to create shared understanding between a sender and a receiver. The information may be written or spoken, professional or social, personal or impersonal to name a few possibilities. Basically, the communication process involves a sender, receiver, message, channel and feedback. However, this simplistic description significantly under-represents what can actually be a very complex process. The goal of communication between a sender and a receiver is understanding of the message being sent. Anything that interferes with this can be referred to as communication barriers that include...
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...Helen Wiggins Comm Theory Spee 390 Dr. Almeida EXPECTANCY VIOLATIONS THEORY Judee K. Burgoon is an American academic. She is Professor of Communication and Professor of Family Studies and Human Development at the University of Arizona. She is also Director of Human Communication Research for the Center for the Management of Information and Site Director for Center for Identification Technology Research at the university, and currently holds an appointment as Distinguished Visiting Professor with the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma, and the Center for Applied Social Research at the University of Oklahoma. She has published over 240 articles and 7 books. Among the theories that she is most notably linked to are: Interpersonal Adaptation Theory, Expectancy Violations Theory, and Interpersonal Deception Theory. This paper will give insight about two journals that elaborate on Burgoon’s Expectancy Violations Theory. It will also compare the difference of the journals with Em Griffin’s approach about the theory and how I personally feel that the journals may be the same or different than the views of Griffin. Journal 1: “Nonverbal Expectancy Violations: Model Elaboration and Application to Immediacy Behaviors” By: Judee Burgoon & Jerold Hale The journal discusses that nonverbal expectancy violations theory holds that positive violations produce more favorable communication outcomes than conformity to expectations, while negative violations...
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...Dave Madsen JGRD 915: Mass Communication Theory Dr. Linda Shipley Final Paper Dec. 14, 2009 Discovering Methods of Communication Use in Ord, Nebraska In a recent editorial opinion column in the Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, Editor Mitch Pugh wrote “We are becoming a nation that only wants to consume news that perpetuates or supports our own tightly held beliefs. I’m not sure I quite understand how that line of thinking contributes anything to a society that used to value open and fair-minded debate and learned from absorbing diverse viewpoints.” (Pugh) If you actually asked people about their news consumption practices, would they agree with that sentiment? Would the residents of a particular small town in Nebraska be able to determine if any commonly held beliefs might be determined by the selection of a specific type or style of media? These are just some of the questions that arise when evaluating the results of just such a research project. During the month of October, 2009, students of Dr. Linda Shipley’s Mass Communication Theory class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, conducted interviews with 33 residents of the small town of Ord, Nebraska. The purposes of the survey were: 1) To measure the use of media by the people of Ord. Specifically, how do they gather information about Ord and how do they disseminate information about Ord? 2) To measure their opinions about living in Ord. The interviews were conducted by telephone, with each of the eleven...
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...Communication Theories XXXXXXXXX COM/310 February 17, 14 XXXXXXX Communication Theories Anthony Robbins said, “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives” (Robbins (2013)). By analyzing different communication theories of our past, we will be able to understand how the theories can be applied to the future communication process of our social and professional lives. Each theory can give us an insight to not only how we are portrayed, but also as how we might communicate to others without preconceived notions. There have been many theories discussed and introduced over the years, but only three will be discussed in this paper. Each theory, Violations Theory (EVT), Uncertainty Reduction Theory (URT), and Organizational Culture Theory will be described, and how the theory applied to some facet of my life. Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) The communication process includes spoken, written, and non-verbal actions. “The Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) suggests that people hold expectations about the nonverbal behavior of others” (West & Turner, 2010, p. 130). The theory suggests that proxemic zones and personal space are part of the nonverbal behaviors involved. The personal space is often based on each person own expectations. Some people consider their personal space much larger than those of others. When I met the wife of my good friend, I did not know of her anxieties about personal space...
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...Communication Theory Shere'e Edwards HCS/320 September 19, 2011 Professor Kimberly Foster Communication Theory Communication theory “takes into account the processes going on within a person as well as the interactions going on around him” (Whatever Mighty, 2008). In different cultures there are certain ways people communicate, so the organization or area known set the pattern of how communication flow within the environment. Communication theory is important to the work environment for businesses to run smoothly. Communication theory also focuses on the different ways it channels from one person to another by means of telephone, mail, radio, internet, or face to face. This paper will explain how gender and cultural differences affect communications within my organization among families. In addition, how communication theory is used to ensure a successful business. In cultural developments, communication in a family has an impact on how well a person develops. For an example, an infant needs from the first time of birth the mother’s bond as a way to communicate. In ways this can be done is by means of “reaching out, cuddle, stroke, and snuggle the baby” (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, 2006). “The baby, in turn, becomes securely attached to his parents and responds to their attention” (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, 2006). In time as the child develops his/her language “primarily through verbal interactions with the parents” (Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society...
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...Full Title of Your Paper Here in Title Case Your Name here Colorado Christian University Full Title of Your Paper Here in Title Case Communication has many different definitions and many different theories. Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks (2015) note, “Communication is the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response.” (p. 6). Everything that a person says to another individual is then interpreted, and then the other person responds based of how they understood what was said. There are several theories on interpersonal communication. According to Griffin Ledbetter, & Sparks (2015) a theory is, “A set of systematic, informed hunches about the way things work.” (p. 4). A theory has several hunches, not just a single one, that will attempt to offer an explanation. There are five theories that are crucial to interpersonal communication, and the understanding of why humans communicate like they do. The first theory that is important to understanding interpersonal communication is the symbolic interactionism theory. Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks (2015) state that, “symbolic interactionism isn’t just talk. The term refers to the language and gestures a person uses in anticipation of the way others will respond.” (p. 54). Symbolic interactionism has three principles that the theory centers around. These three things are meaning, language, and thinking. According to Griffin, Ledbetter, & Sparks (2015), “Blumer started with the premise that...
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