Communication Methods
Communication Methods
Managerial Communication
March 7, 2014
Choose five different communication methods listed in Chapter 8 and identify an advantage and a disadvantage for each one. Telephone and Voicemail is a great way to contact a person directly without any interactions or blocks in the way of reaching them. You can often times get an immediate response if you have a question or to give information. You can be able to hear a person’s tone of voice, and also if you are not good at hiding facial expressions speaking over the phone may be best compared to face-to-face meetings. The downside of using telephone and voicemail is calling and the person is unavailable, so you have to wait for them to reply back. Another downside is if they are on a mobile phone the call may drop, and this is not good when you are having an interview or a meeting about a very serious topic or business plan. Video Conferencing has been a bonus in today’s society now that businesses are now moving on a global basis. Due to distance face-to-face meetings are not as permissible, but business must go on in order to stay afloat and up to date with daily business activities. Video conferencing saves money, time, and allows for frequent global contact. The disadvantage is there is no physical contact, and also if the Internet is down or the Internet speeds are slow, buffering can be a huge issue when conducting important meetings. Email memos can be a lifesaver because they are quick, fast, and easy to compose. You don’t have put it into a specific format on most cases. Just make sure you include details. The negative aspects would be they are impersonal and sometimes lack the real emotion and feeling. Meetings can be beneficial because you are able to interact with one another on a more personal and physical level. You can prepare for the meeting, and bring notes and questions to it. You don’t have to think off
Managerial Communication
March 7, 2014
Choose five different communication methods listed in Chapter 8 and identify an advantage and a disadvantage for each one. Telephone and Voicemail is a great way to contact a person directly without any interactions or blocks in the way of reaching them. You can often times get an immediate response if you have a question or to give information. You can be able to hear a person’s tone of voice, and also if you are not good at hiding facial expressions speaking over the phone may be best compared to face-to-face meetings. The downside of using telephone and voicemail is calling and the person is unavailable, so you have to wait for them to reply back. Another downside is if they are on a mobile phone the call may drop, and this is not good when you are having an interview or a meeting about a very serious topic or business plan. Video Conferencing has been a bonus in today’s society now that businesses are now moving on a global basis. Due to distance face-to-face meetings are not as permissible, but business must go on in order to stay afloat and up to date with daily business activities. Video conferencing saves money, time, and allows for frequent global contact. The disadvantage is there is no physical contact, and also if the Internet is down or the Internet speeds are slow, buffering can be a huge issue when conducting important meetings. Email memos can be a lifesaver because they are quick, fast, and easy to compose. You don’t have put it into a specific format on most cases. Just make sure you include details. The negative aspects would be they are impersonal and sometimes lack the real emotion and feeling. Meetings can be beneficial because you are able to interact with one another on a more personal and physical level. You can prepare for the meeting, and bring notes and questions to it. You don’t have to think off
Cited: Bonnye E. Stuart, M. S. (2007). Integrated Business Communication in a Global Market Place. Chichester, West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.