Factors Influencing Communication at Workplace

Running head: FACTORS INFLUENCING COMMUNICATION AT WORKPLACE
FACTORS IINFLUENCING COMMUNICATION AT WORKPLACE
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1FACTORS INFLUENCING COMMUNICATION AT WORKPLACE
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FROM: The Director, XYZ Company
DATE: 20.03.2019
SUBJECT: Factors Impacting on Communication in Today’s Workplace
Effective communication forms an integral part in the success of the business in today’s
world. It becomes more important and complex when the workplace is multicultural or
diverse. Among many factors that influence communication process in a workplace, three of
them are discussed below.
1. Cultural Differences:
The everyday work of an organization is majorly influenced by the communication
gap due to cultural differences within the institution. The Multi-National Companies are
generally faced with the problem since they have a multicultural and multinational
workforce. Therefore, due to the language gap there is a considerable chance of
misunderstanding and wrong interpretation of a message which can further lead to
misunderstanding within the workforce or with the senior. Also, since the organizations deal
globally therefore, one wrong decision led by a misinterpretation can cause agitating situation
for a company. Moreover. Diversified workforce can also create stereotypical ideas within
the workforce regarding one’s culture. Certain behaviour can also lead to communication gap
and therefore prove to be disquieting point for the company. Multi-ethnic workforce can also
posit issues for a company to work without any hindrances. Employee from ethnic groups are
often get judged by others and are regarded with negative notions. This further creates
language barrier within the workforce (Van den et al., 2013).