Communication And Social Development In Society

Communication And Social Development In Society A society can neither exist without communication nor can a social structure survive without it. The multi faceted development (economic, social, political and cultural) have further asserted the importance of communication in human life. Successful communication is the key to all social relationships and environments personal or professional. What is Communication? Communication is something so simple and difficult that we can never put it in simple words. Various sociologists, educationists and psychologists have defined communication in different ways and according to the disciplines to which they belong. According to Legans communication is an act of getting a sender and a receiver tuned together for a particular massage or series of messages. Schramm says, it occurs between two corresponding systems accompanied through one or more non-corresponding systems, resulting in an identical status to establish commonness. Others like Howland, Warren Weaver, Gist, Loomis and Beegles etc. have defined communication in their respective ways, but one can conclude that it is a social interaction, that transfers the thoughts or ideas from one person or group to another so that it could be understood and acted upon. The more homogenous a group is, the effective the communication. In the 21st Century, everyone in the world can compete on an equal footing with everyone else. Therefore the difference between success and failure will be the ability to communicate and to understand. Communication is a continuous activity. It is the two way process. It is an act of sharing knowledge, feeling, ideas, information with the use of words, facial expressions, gestures, body movement and often silence, that takes its meaning from the situation. The communication situation exist when: there is a person (sender or transmitter) desirous of passing on some information; there is another person (receiver) to whom the information is to be passes on; the receiver partly or wholly understands the message passed on to him; the receiver responds to the message i.e., there some kind of feedback. The communication situation cannot exist in the absence of any of these four components. Consultant Faculty Member, Center for English Language Training (CELT), College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 500007. e-mail: [emailprotected] Communication is the lifeblood of the world. In todays globalized world, communication is essential for life. Communication is more than just a matter of speaking and hearing. Good communication, on the other hand, means that your message will be sent and that the people understand the message in its entirety. Further, they are much more likely to respond in a positive manner if the message was communicated effectively. A poorly communicated message will result in an unfavorable response. You cannot have human relations without communication. However, good and effective communication is required not only for good human relations but also for good social development. Types of Communication Verbal oral and written Non-Verbal expression, expressive behaviors and body language Communication Distinctions Formal/Informal Official/unofficial information exchange Vertical/Horizontal Superior Subordinates/peers Personal/Impersonal Situation of mutual influence/exchange without mutual influence Instrumental/Expressive Necessary for job/non-job information transmission Principles of Communication In order to make our communication effective we should follow certain scientific principles. They are shown in the Figure 1. Figure 1 Courtesy Consideration Conciseness Completeness Clarity Correctness Principles Of Communication Clarity For clarity of expression: use simple, easy-to-understand words, use single words for long phrases, use concrete expressions that have a visual impact on the mind and will be easy to remember, prefer active constructions, which are direct, avoid jargon. Completeness For completeness ask: who, what, where, when and, why. Conciseness For conciseness: only relevant facts, no repetition, no verbosity, proper organization of the message. Consideration For consideration: avoid gender bias, emphasize positive, pleasant facts. Courtesy Courtesy begets courtesy: so make your message courteous, use empathy, be respectful by not fawning, be brief, clear and courteous. Correctness Correctness implies: giving correct facts, at an appropriate time, in a suitable style. Conditions for Effective Communication Scholz describes some of the factors which influence the effectiveness of communication. The credibility of the communicator and the motive attributed to him have a profound influence on the reception of his message. The most successful communications are those which reinforce at least some of the audiences beliefs, those which state conclusions as well as premises and those which call for action. People are interested first in people, then in things, last in ideas. Their attitudes and opinions are strongly influenced by the groups to which they belong or want to belong. It is better to communicate information little by little over a period of time than all at once. Repeating a communication obviously prolongs its influence. Short sentences, familiar words and active verbs help to make communication both interesting and persuasive. In changing opinions, an oral presentation tends to be more effective than the written word. Only rarely is it possible for communication, particularly over the short range, to impart deep-seated attitudes or beliefs. Mass communication alone is hardly ever an effective agent of change. Communication in Education Traditional education always neglected communication. When we talk of communication skills in the field of education, it not only points at the provider, supplier or teachers but also it is equally important to develop this art among the recipients or the students. Quest of knowledge, search of truth, urge of understanding have resulted in identifying communication as the ultimate factor in making education effective. Communication is an art and if used scientifically in education it can create wonders. Communication in Industries Communication is a valuable skill. If you possess strong communication skills, this will go far in effectively helping you communicate in both your personal and professional lives. Being able to successfully communicate in business is a prime qualification many employers actively look for when hiring new staff. When conducting business we interact with different people, including, but not limited to customers, bosses, colleagues and subordinates. Depending on the nature of business we may also interact with other agencies or partnering organizations. No matter the industry, if we work for the private or public sector, or what our line, grade or position is, it is a guarantee communication will somehow prominently play a part in our daily routine. Your communication skills not only reflect upon you but your business. Organizations want to ensure they hire candidates who possess these dexterities. Once in the position our communication skills illuminate a statement about both yourself and our company, and well want to present a positive image. Projecting poor communication skills may paint us or our organization in a negative light. Communication and Globalization Culture, Communication and Globalization are focused on issues related to intercultural and international approaches to the ways in which culture, communication and globalization interplay with the world around us. Today India is developing fast vertically in the field of industry, trade, education etc., but if the efforts are put at individual level in the area of communication whether interpersonal or intrapersonal, the horizontal development in terms of quality could be also achieved at the desirable rate.

Cadbury Fundraiser Report

CADBURY FUNDRAISER REPORT BREAST CANCER CARE WA Maria Paz Gonzalez Guzman 27 August 2012 Contents Introduction1 Information about the chosen charity1 Description of the type of fundraiser and the reason for the choice1 Procedure followed to prepare for the fundraiser1 Advertising2 Sales Report3 Graphic4 Conclusion5 Recommendations for another fundraiser5 Suggestions for improvement5 References5 Advertising poster for fundraiser6 Pictures7 IntroductionThe department of Sales and Marketing of Eat Central Virtual Enterprise held a fundraising event on Monday 20 August 2012 at Central Institute of Technology, Perth Campus, to support the Western Australia based charity â€Å"Breast Cancer Care WA† To raise money for the charity, different varieties of Cadbury chocolates were sold during the activity; Freddo 100s and 1000s frog, Freddo Dairy Milk frog, Freddo Dream White Chocolate frog, Caramello Koala, Freddo Twin Strawberry frog and Freddo Twin Peppermint frog. Information about the chosen charityCancer is one of the most terrible illnesses that a person could suffer and breast cancer is one of those that does not discriminate; it might affect women or men. Thousands of people and their families fight against breast cancer in the world. The statistics about breast cancer state that in 14,610 women will be diagnosed with cancer in 2012, making breast cancer one of the most common cancers affecting women, although it’s important to mention that 103 men were affected by breast cancer in 2007 in Australia.Fortunately most women survive breast cancer. Breast Cancer Care WA provides emotional, practical and financial support and care to people that have been affected by breast cancer in Western Australia. This foundation does not receive any government funding so they depend on the generosity of Western Australians to keep providing help at no cost. Description of the type of fundraiser and the reason for the choice For the Breast Cancer Care WA fundraiser we decided to sell Cadbury chocolates in Central Institute of Technology, Perth Campus.Eat Central Virtual Enterprise has an agreement with Cadbury for purchasing Cadbury fundraising products which have been made to help fundraising events and make the most of your sales. Procedure followed to prepare for the fundraiser The first week every team member competed a ‘To Do’ List, a team meeting was organised by the team leader, every team member suggested a charity of their choice. We attended to another meeting to decide which charity would be choose we agreed to do the fundraiser activity for the Breast Cancer Care WA.It was agreed that Cadbury chocolates would be sold for the fundraising at Central Institute of Technology at the Students Services area. For the activity we decided to dress in purple (the charity’s official colour) and decorate the stand with purple balloons. An email was sent to the Breast Cancer Care WA to let them know that we would like to fun draise for them. They happily accepted our idea and we were offered brochures, balloons and support to set up our stand.Each member designed a poster using the official logo of the foundation and a brief description of the charity, as well as the price list for Cadbury chocolates, only one was sent to the Breast Cancer Care WA for their approval. The amount of money set out to raise during the fundraising was AU$200 after deducting Cadbury money (AU$60) and float money (AU$40). A memo was sent to the manager with all the details of the fundraising for his approval. In the second week, the fundraising event was held (Monday 20 August 2012) from 10:30am to 3:00pm at the Students Services area.At the end of the activity the ‘Sales Summary’ and the ‘Cash Receipt Summary’ were completed by each team member. AU$ 0. 60 per chocolate sold was put in an envelope for payment to Cadbury. The amount of profit made was calculated and the money was placed into a separate envelope. After counting the money and deducting Cadbury costs and float money, we made AU$123. 65 for the Breast Cancer Care WA. The team leader was responsible for checking that the money was accurate before giving it to the Manager.In the third week, the fundraising report was discussed with the Manager and a guideline to write the report was given to every team member. A couple of team meetings were held to talk about the success of the fundraising activity. Advertising To promote the Breast Cancer Care WA fundraising activity we put posters on the Students Board, bookshop and Students Services area at Central Institute of Technology, Perth Campus. We also decorated the stand by putting purple balloons, placing brochures on the table beside the chocolates.Sales Report Graphic | CADBURY FUNDRAISING FOR THE BREAST CANCER CARE OF WA| | | | | Cadbury money| $60| | | Float money| $40| | | Breast Cancer Care of WA money| $123. 65| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Conclusion Althou gh we were expecting to raise AU$200 to donate to the Breast Cancer Care WA, we consider that the fundraiser was a success due to the participation of the Central Institute of Technology community along with Sales and Marketing department of the Eat Central Virtual Enterprise.Working in the Sales and Marketing department gave me very valuable experience about customer service. I had the chance to interact with customers, sell our products and persuade people to buy chocolates. I learned that communicating a clear message is very important, being nice when dealing with different people, different personalities and providing the best service and meeting customers’ needs. Recommendations for another fundraiserSince the fundraising activities can be carried out at The Central Institute of Technology premises and held for only one day, I would recommend arriving to the institute a little bit earlier so as to start the activity as early as it can and make the most of the day. Sugge stions for improvement I would suggest the team members to be more actively involved in the activity, be really committed to the cause and take every Eat Central Virtual Enterprise activity seriously. It would be a good idea to allow more time to develop the fundraising activity, one day is not enough to raise enough money for a registered charity.References The Internet was used to choose the charity and get more information about breast cancer we were given brochures, leaflets and monthly Breast Cancer Care WA magazine issues by the foundation More information about the Breast Cancer Care WA can be found in its official website: www. breastcancer. org. au Another useful online resource is the Breast Cancer Network Australia: www. bcna. org. au Advertising poster for fundraiser Raise a chocolate for the Breast Cancer Care WA Giant Freddo Fundraiser (Milk Chocolate) $1. 20Twin Pack Freddo (Strawberry) $1. 20 TimeOut Bar $1. 20 Caramello Koala $1. 20 Bottled Water $1. 80 Breast Cance r Care WA is a WA charity that provides personalised  emotional, practical and financial support and care to people affected by breast cancer. This includes men with breast cancer, carers and family who have their own challenges and needs through the experience. Receiving no government funding, the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA relies solely on the generosity of Western Australians to continue its vital grass-roots work in the community. Pictures

Periodic Classification of Elements

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The Bible And The Interpretation Of The Bible - 910 Words

Although the interpretation of the Bible is the particular task of the exegetes, it does not belong, however, as a monopoly, since it involves, in the Church, aspects that go beyond the scientific analysis of the texts. The Church, in effect, does not consider the Bible simply as a set of historical documents concerning its origins. She welcomes it as the Word of God that directs her and the whole world, in the present time. This conviction of faith has as a consequence the practice of updating and inculturating the biblical message, as well as the different ways of using the inspired texts, in the liturgy, the Lectio divina , the pastoral ministry, and the ecumenical movement. Already in the Bible itself (as we have noted in the†¦show more content†¦La actualizacià ³n se efectà ºa en conformidad con la unidad dinà ¡mica, asà ­ constituida. †¢ La actualizacià ³n se realiza gracias al dinamismo de la Tradicià ³n viviente de la comunidad de fe. Ésta se sità ºa explà ­citamente en la prolongacià ³n de las comunidades donde la Escritura ha nacido, ha sido conservada y trasmitida. En la actualizacià ³n, la Tradicià ³n cumple un doble papel: procura, por una parte, una proteccià ³n contra las interpretaciones aberrantes, y asegura, por otra, la trasmisià ³n del dinamismo original. Actualizacià ³n no significa, pues, manipulacià ³n de los textos. No se trata de proyectar sobre los textos bà ­blicos opiniones o ideologà ­as nuevas, sino de buscar sinceramente la luz que contienen para el tiempo presente. El texto de la Biblia tiene autoridad en todo tiempo sobre la Iglesia cristiana; y aunque hayan pasado siglos desde el momento de su composicià ³n, conserva su papel de guà ­a privilegiado que no se puede manipular. 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