Visual and Electronic Communication

 Visual communication is a means of transmitting information using videos, tables, posters, graphs etc.

    

Pie Chart

A pie chart is a circular graph that displays data. Pie Charts are widely used in the business, statistics, analytics, mass media.

Bar Chart

A bar chart is a way of summarizing a set of categorical data.

Flow Chart

A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents a workflow or process.

Signals: No need for words.

 

Body Language

Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey the information. 

        

Electronic Communication

Electronic communication is the meaningful exchange of information via technology.

Teleconference

Teleconference is a method of conducting a telephone conference call among 3 or more people.

PROS OF TELECONFERENCE	CONS OF TELECONFERENCE
1. saves time and money	1. prone to technical challenges
2. efficient record-keeping	2. can't see facial expressions (non-verbal communication
3. encourages productivity	3. eliminates informal interactions
4. reliable way of holding meetings	4. discourages team dynamics (fewer people control)

Videoconference

Videoconference is the use of technology which lets people in remote places hold face-to-face meetings, instead of meeting in person

PROS OF VIDEOCONFERENCE	CONS OF VIDEOCONFERENCE
1. saves time and money	1. prone to technical challenges
2. can be recorded and replayed	2. video conference facilities can be costly
3. meetings are more focused and shorter	3. proper preparations are needed
4. can see facial expressions	4. confidential discussions are not possible

Electronic Mail

Email enables messages to be transmitted easily from one computer to another anywhere in the world. One can attach documents, save communications, save time and money. However, emails can be disadvantageous due to viruses, pressure to reply an misunderstandings.

Voicemail

Voicemail is a computerised telephone answering system.

Facsimile

Facsimile machine or fax machine: allows you to transmit and receive exact copies (facsimiles) of documents to and from other similar machine using a standard phone line. Types of fax machines include:

1. Laser Faxes: highest print resolution; expensive 

2: Inkjet Faxes: least energy, print with high resolution

3. Direct thermal: uses heat-sensitive collated paper.

Cellular Phone (Mobile Phone)

The cell phone is a portable communication system.

Paging System

Pagers are carried in a pocket and buzz or vibrate when the person is needed to go to a telephone. They are often used by hospital doctors or managers of large organisations.