Category: Communication

  • Digital Divide – Information and Communication Technologies

    Table of Contents Introduction Defining the Digital Divide Merits of Reducing the Digital Divide Disadvantages of Improving the Digital Divide Conclusion References Introduction The most significant technological advances in the last century were made in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Due to these advances, ICT emerged as the most important tool for…

  • The Definition of Interpersonal Communication

    Interpersonal communication is defined as an exchange of information, feelings, and emotions between individuals. Through interpersonal communication, humans seek to achieve personal and relational goals, for which they use both verbal and non-verbal cues and techniques. Empathy, the ability to take another person’s perspective, and understanding the context of the situation are all factors that…

  • Directness in Operational Communication

    Table of Contents Directness in Operational Communication Desirability of directness When directness can be overdone Indirectness and when appropriate Directness in Operational Communication Operational communication is essential in organizations as it enables undertakings that facilitate productivity. Effective operational communication is therefore required in institutions to allow for respect, politeness, and focus on what is needed.…

  • Cuban Heritage and Communication Patterns

    Communication forms the basis of interactions among different people. It is therefore important to understand the communication patterns of people from different cultural backgrounds in order to communicate with them effectively. This is because each culture is characterized by unique communication patterns. The first Cuban communication pattern that should be taken into consideration when talking…

  • Importance and Benefits of Mobile Communications for Today’s Society

    Mobile communications are now firmly entrenched in the life of a modern person, so it is difficult to imagine the absence of cellular communications. However, such technologies were not widespread worldwide until the 1990s. Countries with a low-income level serve as prime examples of the prolonged absence of these technologies. At the end of the…

  • Interpersonal Communication: The Fundamentals

    Nowadays, close contact with other people every day is an inevitable part of human life. Without the exchange of information, the normal life of a person, and the process of socialization, is impossible. Due to communication with relatives, friends or strangers, one lives, eats, goes to work, earns money, relaxes, etc. It is the primary…

  • The Relationships Between Technology Progress and Communication

    Technology has been evolving at a very fast rate in the 21st century. Previously, it took several days or weeks for the news or messages to reach people in remote places. However, technology has brought a revolution in the way people communicate and transact businesses. The medical profession has benefited a lot from the use…

  • Analysis of Theories in Communication

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Stanley Deetz developed the critical theory of communication to explore ways of ensuring the health of organizations while increasing diverse human interests’ representation. This was achieved first by indicating that corporations have become not only economic but also political institutions. The theory points out various ways…

  • The Gender Influence on the Language of Communication

    Table of Contents Introduction Gender Patterns in Relationships Conclusion Works Cited Introduction An analysis of the conversation between men and women reveals the extraordinary complexity of their social relationships. Sociolinguistics examines the dynamics of relations between men and women through the prism of the language of their communication. Men and women often understand each other…

  • Symbolic Interactionism as a Tool for Conveying Ideas: Dissecting the Process of Communication

    In a multicultural setting, communication may diverge into unintended directions due to misunderstandings occurring after misreading and misrepresenting particular notions. The application of the theory of symbolic interactionism allows dissecting the described problem and prevent the cases in question by using its theoretical tenets in the course of a multicultural conversation. The unique combination of…