oral
(adjective)
Spoken rather than written.
Examples of oral in the following topics:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Downward Communication
- These can be written manuals, handbooks, memos, and policies, or oral presentations.
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Learning to Speak
- Effective ways to learn precise, professional oral and written communication skills include:
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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.
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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.