Give a short explanation of current issue in communication that are very common in Nepalese organization.
Issues Confronted By Organization in Communication
The key issues confronted by organization in communication are explained briefly.
Communication barriers between men and women
According to Tannin's research, men use talk to emphasize status, while women use it to create connection. Men are often more direct than women. Men frequently complain that women talk on and on about their problems, while women criticize men for not listening. When men hear about a problem, they frequently assert their desire for independence and control by offering the solutions. Women usually present the problem to gain support and connection, to promote closeness with men but not take his advice this creates a distancing between them.
Politically correct communication
There are many words when used directly gives a different meanings and insults others. Thus, over the period of time there has been the development of politically correct words and sentences. One must be sensitive about the choices of words. Having said that, one must be aware about the demerits of misinterpretation using politically correct words.
For example:
Traditional word Politically correct word Dwarf Vertically challenged
Traditional word Politically correct word Dwarf Vertically challenged
Cross-cultural communication
Cross-cultural communication has been another current issues in communication. Language differ as per culture. The same word means different things to different people. A gesture that is understood and acceptable in one culture may be meaningless and disgusting in another culture. The tone of language also differs in different culture. In some culture,more formal languages are used, while in some culture, frequently in formal languages are used. This is due to cross-cultural effect. People from different culture also view the world in different ways. Thus due to cross cultural effect there may cause barriers in communications.
Electronic communication
Organizational boundaries become less relevant as a result of electronic communication. Electronic communication such medium as cellular phones, email, etc. now allows accessing the desired person at any time and at any place of the world. The line between an employee's work and non-work life is no longer distinct. Networked computers in an office allow the employees to share the files and jump vertical levels within the organization.
Electronic communications have revolutionized both the ability to access other people and to reach them almost instantaneously. Unfortunately this access and speed have come with some costs. Electronic mail, for instance, does not provide the non-verbal communication components that face-to-face meeting does.
