Everywhere in the world communication is present 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But this rather complex interaction of two or more people can hardly be defined and a whole lot of scientists (biologists, evolution theorists, sociologists, psychologists and medical personnel) do research.
In the past there was a famous example what could happen, when communication failed.
The building of the tower of Babel, where god punished the mankind because of their inability to communicate and to come to an agreement. Therefore, the bible says, the people have different languages. And this caused by a lack of communication. Somehow irrational.
The second example is the modern communication. Almost everyone has got a mobile, one telephone at home, one in the office. Furthermore one or more faxes, a lot of different eMails which have to be controlled every now and then. Otherwise you are „out“ of the communication process by the blink of an eye. Because communication is nowadays everywhere, anytime and only little private and personal, a little poem (in German, I am afraid) shows the development in a literal way:
„immer mehr und immer schneller
können wir einander mitteilen
daß wir
immer mehr und immer schneller
immer mehr und immer schneller
einander mitteilen müsen" (Helmut Seethaler)
Because of our focus on corporations, communication as such in companies (internal) and of companies (external) will be topic of our following text.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition of communication
- Reasons for communication problems
- Influencing factors
- Corporate communication
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to analyze communication within corporations, examining its intricacies and influential factors. It focuses on the complex nature of communication, its importance in corporate success, and the various internal and external influences that shape it.
- The multifaceted nature of communication in corporate settings
- The impact of corporate structures and hierarchies on communication dynamics
- The role of corporate culture in shaping communication practices
- The significance of communication in achieving organizational goals
- The challenges and opportunities associated with effective corporate communication
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the omnipresent nature of communication and its significance across various disciplines. It highlights the consequences of communication breakdowns through historical and contemporary examples, setting the stage for the focus on communication within corporations.
- Definition of communication: This chapter explores the complexities of defining communication, acknowledging its inherent aspects like body language and facial expressions. It delves into the roots of the term "communication" in Latin, defining it as a means of informing and connecting. The chapter then examines how communication within companies, while similar to everyday interaction, is shaped by specific corporate structures and frameworks.
- Corporate communication: This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of communication in the information age. It introduces the concept of corporate culture and its broad encompassing nature, encompassing elements like communication. The chapter highlights the centrality of communication in all aspects of a company's activities, ultimately emphasizing its impact on employee behavior and competitiveness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This text explores the concepts of communication, corporate structures, hierarchies, communication processes, corporate culture, communication breakdowns, and the role of communication in achieving organizational success.
- Quote paper
- Jan Christof Scheffold (Author), Niels Gliwitzky (Author), 2002, Communication focussing corporations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/6275
