(v) Poor Supervision:
When a superior suspects his subordinates or acts as a self-appointed censor
or listens his subordinates with closed minds, the communication is blocked or when he thinks that
his subordinates are less competent and capable, they do not adivce superiors.
19.10.4 Semantic Barirers:
(i) Inferences:
Inference may given a wrong signal, therefore one should be aware of them and
appraise them carefully. More feedback should be sought in case of any doubt.
(ii) Symbols:
Symbols may be classified as language, picture or action. Their effect as barriers is
immense.
(iii) Language:
In verbal as well as in nonverbal communication words are the principle communication
instrument of all employees. Most of the time of managers and other executives is spent in verbal
communication. In a face to face verbal communication, a clarification may be sought if doubts exist
about a particular word. But it is difficult in non verbal communication. Consequently,
effective
communication are idea contened rather than word-centred.
(iv) Picture:
Sometimes a picture may create confusion in the mind of an observer. This can be done
away if-pictures are supplemented with well chosen words and actions to tell the whole story.
(v) Action:
Whatever we do or not do it is an action and effective means of communication to the
extent it is interpreted by others. To do or not to do both have meaning.
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