Hoby

Hoby

  • Submitted By: faqeera
  • Date Submitted: 12/31/2008 12:59 AM
  • Category: English
  • Words: 876
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Communication Breakdown example of its in real world. Consequences Long chain of command. Language - complex, and hard to understand. Vague purpose – not detailed enough, more explanation required Inappropriate medium (method used, e.g. written, electronically etc). Red tape – message gets passed on to many different people before finally reaching the recipient making the process too long and the message changing. Also, actions can be delayed as a result of a late arrival of the message. Status of two parties – can be intimidated by the other person’s status because of their gender, age etc. Location – distance of recipient or where message has to reach. Distraction – Communication channels breaking up. Ways to maximize organizational communication Leadership across culture, UNIVERSAL and cultural specific characteristics of successful business leader. Culture has come to mean a variety of things over the past couple of decades. The dictionary describes this as beliefs, behavior, language, and way of life for a particular group of people or a certain time. When thinking through the role of a leader one can not escape the concept of hierarchy. Based on academic paradigms we can generalise that all cultures fall somewhere on a scale of hierarchical vs. egalitarian. Where a culture falls will impact their perception of a leader, their role and how they deem it appropriate to interact with them. For example: Egalitarian cultures: Prefer self-direction with minimal guidance from above Like flexibility in their roles and others’ Reserve the right to challenge authority Make expectations, interpret rules and use “common sense” Treat sexes equally Hierarchical cultures: Take and expect clear guidance from superiors Like clearly defined roles with boundaries and limitations Respect and rarely challenge those in power Enforce regulations and...