Paul Allen
Effective People Communications
Forms of Communication
Electronic Forums of Communication
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Advantages
- Speed of transmission
- Versatility (Fax can transmit text, number, graphics, artwork and photographs all on one side of A4. Tele and computer conferencing provide interpersonal exchanges visually and via VDU screens).
- Accuracy (Instant message reading and checking of electronic circuits operating between sending and receiving equipment during the transmission of high speed ‘bits’ of the message in packet switching of computer data ensure the message is accurately received in remote locations).
- Feedback exchange (Computerised telecommunications allow for a virtually simultaneous exchange of information and responses).
Disadvantages
- Volume of transmitted ...
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communication-equipment.globalspec.com
Advantages
- Speed of transmission
- Versatility (Fax can transmit text, number, graphics, artwork and photographs all on one side of A4. Tele and computer conferencing provide interpersonal exchanges visually and via VDU screens).
- Accuracy (Instant message reading and checking of electronic circuits operating between sending and receiving equipment during the transmission of high speed ‘bits’ of the message in packet switching of computer data ensure the message is accurately received in remote locations).
- Feedback exchange (Computerised telecommunications allow for a virtually simultaneous exchange of information and responses).
Disadvantages
- Volume of transmitted data (The volume of tele communicated information is increasing at such a fast rate that business personnel are unable to absorb it within the relevant time limits).
- Costs (Tele communicated messages have billing premiums placed upon them to pay for the enormous development and hardware investments made nationally and internationally. However, the cost of fax, telex, and communication modems etc is falling rapidly in an expanding market).
- Legal implications (Words printed on paper at source still have a legal currency that a faxed message does not).
- Instant delivery (The almost instant delivery of LAN / WAN email messages etc can cause upsets if messages are composed in anger and then irretrievable after being sent).
Non Electronic Forms of Communications
Advantages
- Visual information can be included in some forms which is important as you can feedback there and then when you tell some one something face to face.
- In a letter a written record of the message will be kept
- Can increase staff morale and provide a good working environment.
Disadvantages
- In some forms it can take a while for the message to be delivered or can be inaccurately delivered.
- There is no guarantee that the message has been received until you receive feedback.
- In some cases there is not 100% security is a business is sending a letter containing secret business details as it may get lost in the post or addressed wrong.
