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Communication Network

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Communication Network

Internal

Vertical

Downward Upward

Diagonal Horizontal

External

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Internal communicationInside the organization

communication.Takes place in different directions.

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ExampleCommunication between teacher and student in a

university.

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External CommunicationOutside the organization Communication.Links the organization with outside world.

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ExampleCommunication between heads of two

organizations.

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Vertical Communication

• Upward communication• Downward Communication

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Vertical Communication

Vertical communication is communication that flows both up and down the organization.

It is the communication that takes place between managers and their superiors and subordinates.

Vertical communication maintains formal relationship.

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1) Downward Communication

It occurs when information flows down the hierarchy from high level to low level.

Example: When your boss shares information with you, it’s downward communication, because your boss, as your supervisor, is communicating with you as an employee or subordinate.

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2)Upward Communication A process of information flowing from the low levels of hierarchy to the upper levels.

This flow is usually from subordinates to their direct superior, then to that person’s direct superior, and so on up the hierarchy.

Example: When you give your supervisor feedback about a new system , it’s upward communication

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Diagonal Communication

Diagonal Communication takes place at different levels in the hierarchy.

It occurs both ways, that is, from the upper level to low level and vice versa.

The path is mixture of vertical and horizontal movement.

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Diagonal communication can be written or oral.

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Horizontal Communication

It takes place between individuals of equal hierarchical rank and is more informal than either downward or upward communication.

It is also known as lateral

communication.

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Horizontal communication helps in developing the mutual trust and confidence amongst similar position holders of different department.

Managers can better understand his responsibility inside his perimeter,

It enhances the co-operation among the team members.

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Horizontal Communication

Supervisors

Staff

Departments

Top-level managers

Lower-level managers

Departments