Question

Explain the communication cycle briefly​.

Answer 1

Explanation of communication:

1. Communication is a process that necessitates the use of both verbal and nonverbal methods for transmitting and receiving messages.
2. Communication is a two-way means of exchanging knowledge in the form of thoughts, views, and ideas between two or more individuals with the objective of developing understanding.
3. The communication cycle is a mechanism wherein one person transmits a message, which goes through a resistance chain.
4. The sender transmits a message, and the recipient gets it and returns it to the sender with feedback.
5. Communication methods include spoken and written communication, as well as graphical representations.

Components of communication cycle:

1. Sender: The sender initiates a conversation, encodes the message, and moves it forward via an appropriate channel.
2. Message: In this stage, the sender selects a suitable channel to package the message and convey it.
3. Medium for the message: The medium that exists between the sender and the receiver affects the communication.
4. Noise: Language barriers, as well as other conventions such as tradition or culture, might become inflexible in the sender's communication process. These barriers can result in an incomplete communication cycle and improper encoding and decoding.
5. Receiver: The receiver receives the package and decodes the package.
6. Feedback: Feedback is needed to complete the cycle. The decoded message from the receiver is validated and the resultant feedback is sent back to the sender.

A diagram showing the communication cycle: