oral

Examples of oral in the following topics:

• Types of Communication: Verbal, Written, and Nonverbal

  • The most common vehicles for communication are oral, non-verbal, written, and electronic.
  • Oral communication describes the verbal exchange of information, emotions, thoughts, and perceptions.
  • Body language and tone of voice play a significant role in how oral communication is perceived.
  • Since oral communication almost always involves the simultaneous transmission and receipt of a message, feedback from the audience is immediate.
  • Both oral and written communication can be conveyed electronically.

• Quality of Written and Oral Expression

  • The quality of written and oral communication depends on the effective use of language and communication channels.
  • The quality of written and oral expression determines how effective communication will be in achieving its objectives.
  • In both written and oral communication, the use of language is the primary determinant of quality of expression.
  • Channels include email, telephone, written reports, and oral presentations.
  • Describe the central importance and value in having high-quality written and oral communication abilities in a professional environment

• Learning to Listen

  • Using active and reflective listening skills can help improve the effectiveness of oral communication.
  • Effective oral communication is the responsibility of both the sender and the recipient.
  • Explain active and reflective listening as techniques for improving the effectiveness of oral communication

• Choosing the Type of Communication

  • Channels include oral means such as telephone calls and presentations, and written modes such as reports, memos, and email.
  • Oral communications tend to be richer channels because information can be conveyed through speech as well as nonverbally through tone of voice and body language.
  • Oral forms of communication can range from a casual conversation with a colleague to a formal presentation in front of many employees.
  • A speaker giving a large presentation is an example of oral communication.

• The Nature of Efficient Communication

  • To create effective oral and written communication one should consider the audience, the format and content, and the channel or mode of transmission.
  • Visual aids complement strategy and structure in oral or witten communications.

• Noise as a Barrier to Communication

  • This produces a message; in an oral conversation, the information source is simply the speaker.
  • This is where the message arrives; in an oral conversation, the destination is simply the listener.

• Downward Communication

  • These can be written manuals, handbooks, memos, and policies, or oral presentations.

• Learning to Speak

  • Effective ways to learn precise, professional oral and written communication skills include:

• The Nature of Effective Communication

  • System design faults like ambiguous definition of roles that can lead to confusion about message targets; lack of oral and written communication skills; and poor information technology infrastructure, including networks and applications.

• Leadership Traits

  • Some of the inherent leadership traits in Zaccaro's model include extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, neuroticism, honesty/integrity, charisma, intelligence, creativity, achievement motivation, need for power, oral/written communication, interpersonal skills, general problem-solving, decision making, technical knowledge, and management skills.