Borris L. answered 26d
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A business communication system refers to the methods, tools, and channels a company uses to share information both internally (among employees and departments) and externally (with clients, suppliers, and the public).
Here’s how it works step by step:
- Message Creation: Communication starts when someone (an employee, manager, or department) creates a message such as a report, email, or verbal instruction—based on a business need or goal.
- Transmission (Medium or Channel): The message is then sent through a communication channel. This could be:
- Formal channels: emails, meetings, memos, reports, video conferences.
- Informal channels: chats, social media, internal messaging apps (like Slack or Teams).
- Reception: The receiver (another employee, department, or external stakeholder) gets the message.
- Decoding and Understanding:The receiver interprets the message. Clear language, tone, and context are important here, as miscommunication often happens at this stage.
- Feedback: The receiver responds—this confirms whether the message was understood correctly. Feedback keeps communication two-way and continuous.
- Support by Technology: Modern business communication relies heavily on technology systems, such as:
- Email servers and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for internal communication and workflow
- Video conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, Meet)
- Purpose and Flow: Effective communication systems ensure:
- Coordination between departments
- Faster decision-making
- Stronger relationships with clients and partners
- A consistent flow of accurate information
In summary:
A business communication system works like the nervous system of an organization—it sends, receives, and processes information to help people make decisions, perform tasks, and achieve goals efficiently.