P2- Discuss the Theories of Communication in Relation to Effective and Ineffective Communication.

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P2- discuss the theories of communication in relation to effective and ineffective communication. The purpose of this task is to discuss the theories of communication in relation to effective and ineffective communication; these two theories are Argyles communication cycle and Tuckman’s stages of group communication. I will also explain what communication, effective and ineffective communication is. I will then use case studies to assess the role of effective communication with reference to theories of communication. P2- Communication is a two-way process of exchanging thoughts, the individuals involved in the communications exchange information and ideas. Communication is a way of connecting people. In health care it is a key function of management and organisation between members of staff and clients. Effective communication is a two way information sharing process which involves one or more individuals sending a message that is easily understood by the receiver. Ineffective communication is any disruption in the process of communicating. Language is an example; if you as a sender speak in a language the receiver doesn’t understand, the communication fails. Writing a message to a person who has difficulties reading is also ineffective communication. These are called barriers, and they are not all obvious. Argyle’s communication cycle In 1972 Michael Argyle modified the communication cycle; the communication cycle consists of sending, receiving and decoding messages. The communication cycle consist of four stages, sender sends a message, the receiver decodes and understands the message, the receiver gives feedback then the sender decodes this feedback. From here the cycle begins again, and continues on. The first stage where the idea occurs is when we think about the thing we are about to say and who to, this makes good communication as the sender is

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