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Business Communication - Mind Map

Mind Maps have been produced to introduce topics and give students an overview of key topics being studied. The maps can be viewed as a whole page or, for those who prefer a more linear approach, as a text version.

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  • The medium
    • Verbal (face to face)
    • Paper based
    • Electronic
    • Image/visual
  • Value
    • Motivation
    • Clarity of Line management
    • Reflection
    • Co-ordination and organisation of the business
  • Barriers
    • Language
    • Technical content
    • Not recognising the receivers needs
    • Inadequate feedback
    • Emotional interference
      • Emotions - anger, frustration, etc.
      • Body language
    • Degree of knowledge and expertise of both sender and receiver
    • Quantity of information
    • Inappropriate medium
    • Lack of trust/honesty
    • Cultural differences
    • Poor listening skills
    • Hierarchy
  • To Whom?
    • Formal?
    • Informal?
    • Staff?
    • Customers?
    • Shareholders?
    • Suppliers?
    • Local Community?
  • Role of ICT
    • Speed?
    • Accuracy?
    • Clarity?
    • Personal/impersonal?
    • Cost v Benefits?
  • The message
    • Aim
    • Purpose
    • Type
      • Good news?
      • Bad news?
      • Information?
      • Instruction?
    • Clear/confused?
    • Importance