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The IUP Journal of Soft Skills

Multifaceted Role of Communication in Organizational Dynamics

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Pub. Date	: Dec, 2023
Product Name	: The IUP Journal of Soft Skills
Product Type	: Article
Product Code	: IJSS021223
Author Name	: Rahul Pachori
Availability	: YES
Subject/Domain	: Management
Download Format	: PDF Format
No. of Pages	: 10

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Abstract

The paper is an interdisciplinary exploration of the multifaceted realm of communication and delves into its far-reaching impact and significance across a variety of disciplines in the organizational context. It illuminates the different facets of communication, from its verbal and nonverbal forms to its profound influence on gender, culture, and team dynamics. The paper also highlights the interplay between factors such as feedback, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, influence of culture, and nuanced relationships between organizational actors. The gendered dimension of communication is examined, offering insights into biases and stereotypes that pervade workplaces. Effective communication channels, barriers, and the power of influence and persuasion within organizations are also explored, emphasizing their transformative potential.

We assess ourselves by intentions and others by their behaviors.

- Stephen Covey, American Educator and Author

Introduction

In this paper, we explore the importance of communication, both verbal and nonverbal, in an organizational context. We discuss how fields of experience and feedback shape communication styles, emphasizing the role of feedback in fostering healthy management-employee relationships.

The above quote defines the importance of communication in both verbal and nonverbal forms. Communication is essentially managing messages to convey meaning. Communication is developed over a time period and is impacted by numerous factors such as field of experience, feedback, etc. For example, a new recruit who attends a meeting with the superiors undergoes a learning process that teaches him/her that