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Types of communication - Coggle Diagram
Types of communication
Formal Type
Leads to
adequate performance of job duties, in order to augment their professionalism and achieve
organizational goals.
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Informal Type/grapevine
Word-of-mouth information is
regarded as the primary characteristic of this type of communication. It is spontaneous and free-flowing without any formal
protocol or structure.
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Oral Communication 
Face to face
When the individuals are communicating with each other
face-to-face, they are able to express directly to others.
Distance
Communicating orally with individuals, who are located at a
distance, Methods for communicating: mobile phones, VOIP, video-conferencing,
Written communication
Communication that takes place in a written
form. Written communication is regarded as one of the indispensable
ways of imparting information.
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Feedback communication
The main objective of this communication is to provide support and assistance to the individuals to overcome the limitations and bring
about improvements.
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Visual communication
The main areas through which visual communication takes place is
through televisions, radios, social networking. The objective
to enhance their knowledge and understanding.
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Active listening
This type of communication is important because has characteristic that needs to be put into operation in order to make the communication
processes effective and meaningful.
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Communication through
Sign languages
Provision of
complete access to communication. This communication involve making use of gestures, hand movements, body language and facial expressions to
communicate with other individuals.
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Facial expressions
Can
express various kinds of feelings, without saying a word. Facial expressions are universal.
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