Advantages
- Messages can be sent quickly when compared with letters.
- Exact copies of the messages , images or drawings are sent.
Disadvantages
- This Message is NOT Confidential
- Can be time consuming feeding the sheets through
Telephone
A fast form of communication in which other people can talk from one place to another. It can also be used to phone aboard to call different types of organisations. Mobile phones (portable hand phones) can ensure that people can be contacted in case of an emergency.
Example
Parents can call up the school to give messages to there children and also teachers can call up parents to talk about the students success. If talks and lectures are to be made and the lecturers can not make it then they can call up the school to cancel it.
Advantages
- They provide two-way communication
- Problems can be sorted out quickly
Disadvantages
- There is no written record of the conversation
- When using mobile phones, it is sometimes difficult to get a signal or the signal fails.
Video Conferencing
Video conferencing is when through a television link people can see and talk to each other automatically. Meetings can be held and it is really convenient for people who live faraway, as this can sometimes be hard for them to attend using the video link will be a much simpler way. It is also money wise as in cost of travel and accommodation the meeting is for more that one day.
Example
Lessons can be held via video conferencing. This can make it easier for the teacher who might live far away and also it can give the students that kind of feel of less pressure. This is because as the teacher is not there to watch their every move.
Advantages
- Save people travelling long distances
- Face to face communication rather than telephone or letter
Disadvantages
- The hardware required is still expensive
- People may prefer ‘Live’ meetings
Letters
Letters are in written form and can either be formal or informal. Letters can be used to confirm arrangements or to give information. It can be from the latest thing that is going on or important matters such as hospital appointments etc...
Example
If parents want to write to the school about matters to do with there children they would send a letter by mail. Another would be when the school gives letters to students to give to their parents about arrangements etc…..
Advantages
- Letters Can provide a permanent record for future reference
- Accurate, clear messages can be sent
Disadvantages
- They are slower than other methods, for example, telephone, e-mail
- They can be less personal
Forms and Documents
Application form, invoice and delivery notes are types of forms and documents. These can be conformations or papers that need to be filled out. Survey are also part of forms and documents.
Example
The Yr11’s applying for sixth form places. They would have to fill out an application form, giving all their details and everything that is needed.
Internet
The internet is obtained via computer and dial up link. You can obtain information and also put information on it. It is a worldwide way of communicating and also checking things from all over the world. The internet also holds E-mail.
Example
Students in the school can go on the internet to get information for their research. This would also mean they could print it out and keep it for future reference
Maria Ogunyale Business and Communication Coursework 11b2/c
Mrs Fitzjohn
