Organizational Behaviour

Introduction
“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.”
-ROLLO MAY
Communication, in general, may be defined as the process by which information is exchanged between individuals using written messages, spoken words, or gestures. It is a dynamic, interpersonal process in which an individual modifies his response on the basis of the behavior of the recipient of the message. Henry Fayol and Chester Barnard have contributed greatly to the field of communication.
Establishing healthy communication is the keystone in an organization’s success.
Good communication is the most important tool in any organization and can be the making or breaking of a company.
The key purpose of Communication:
  To share information systematically
      To achieve coordinated action
      To get others to behave in desired fashion
    Communication is generally classified into 2 types:
        Objective
We intend to answer the following questions:-
  What are the existing mode of communication in an organization   and how effective it is?
      Is there any sector specific need for a certain type of communication?
      Is there any specific trend observed in a given sector?
      Which mode of communication do people prefer in organizations?
      Do people want change or are they satisfied with the existing   mode of communication in their organization?
      Does informal communication have to play any role in the motivation   of employees?
      Does informal communication help foster more cohesiveness   among the team members?
      Is there any significant change observed in the preference   for informal communication?
      What are the different characteristics observed in informal   communication?
      Is there any significant drawback associated with informal   communication?
      Is a person’s preference for communication mode different   from that which best suits the... [continues]

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