1. Barriers of Communication

2. Introduction
• Communication is the process of transfer of ideas and expressions from one
person to another.
• It is the way of self expression.
• The information to be communicated should be clear and accurate.
• If an individual sends the message and the other one receives it and interprets it
in the same way as the sender had intended to express the process of
communication is said to be complete and successful.

3. • However communication is not always successful.
• Certain barriers in communication effects the clarity , accuracy , effectiveness of
the message.
• These barriers hamper the growth of communication.

4. Barrier of Communication
• Barriers to Communication refers to anything that interferes in the
communication process as a result of which the message may not be received by
the receiver as was intended by the sender.
• The barriers may also be defined as obstruction or blockades or hurdles or
stoppage or bottlenecks in effective system of communication.

5. Types of Barriers of Communication
• Semantic Barriers
Ex – Mouse
• Organizational Barrier
• Interpersonal Barrier
• Cross Culture / Geographic Barrier
• Physical Barrier
- Noise
- Defects in the medium

6. • Following are the barriers with respect to superior and subordinate
Shortage of time for employee
Lack of Trust
Lack of consideration for employee needs
Information Overload
Lack of Cooperation
Poor relationship

7. • Closed Mind
• Premature Evaluation
• Resistance to change
• Barriers due to lack of ability to communicate
• Barriers due to inadequate attention

8. Measures to Overcome Barriers in Communication
• Fostering good relationship
• Avoid Jargons
Ex – Employee Turnover / Brand Positioning / Vigor / Lured
• Flat Organization Structure
• Division of Labor
• Organization Policies
• Proper Communication Channel