What is Communication Skills
The term communication is derived from the latin word "communis" which means common. Thus communication is rending common ideas, opinions, or information, i.e. sharing ideas opinions or info.
Robert Anderson has defined communication as the inter change of the thoughts, opinions, info by speed, writing or signs.
In the words of Peter Little "communication is the process by which info is transmitted between individuals or org. So that an understanding and response develop.
Characteristics:
* Communication involves at least two person. The sender and the receiver.
* It involves the transfer of ideas, facts, emotion, gesture, symbol & action from the sender to the receiver.
* Understanding is an essential component of communication.
* Communication maybe intentional or unintentional.
* Communication is a dynamic process i.e. it grows and develop.
* Communication is systematic.