Communicating in the Virtual Workplace: Analyzing Messages
Abstract
Communication is the transmission of information from a sender to a receiver. Communication is considered effective if the message reaches the intended receiver, and the receiver correctly interprets the same. Effective communication is crucial for success in both business and personal undertakings. Essentially, the communication process forms the basis of effective communication. This text analyzes the components of a number of business-related messages vis-à-vis the components of the communication process. In so doing, it gives an assessment as to whether or not communication in each case was effective.