Blog #1- What Is Communication?

My understanding of communication is that it refers to the transmission of information from one person to another. We all have to communicate whether we like it or not and in order to get feelings, ideas or  messages to others. When it comes to communication we often seem to overthink what it is, when it's what we do daily to survive. We can communicate both verbally or non-verbally as long as shared/ mutual understanding is accomplished between both persons. If not the communication process is not complete thus resulting in a lack of communication.

A few advantages of good communication  and disadvantages of poor communication are as follows:

Advantages

• Reduction of conflicts in the work place
• Develops interpersonal skills 
• Prevents misunderstandings
• Improves work environment

Disadvantages

• Interrupts / reduces production in a business
• Creates confusion among employees
• The reliability of information can be questioned based on the source.
• Misinterpretations

Communication is vital to the survival of all of us, whether young or old. As university students effective communication is key between us and our lecturers, as they present information with shared meaning as the desired accomplishment,