Commercial Operations: Communication: Methods Of Communication (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.6.2 Methods of Communication
| Method | Meaning | Features | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | Written message sent physically | Formal, permanent record, slower | Business contract letter |
| Telephone | Voice call over landline/mobile | Quick, personal, instant feedback | Customer service hotline |
| Face-to-Face | Direct in-person communication | Immediate response, personal, clear | Staff meeting in office |
| Videoconferencing | Online video meetings | Connects people globally, saves travel costs | Zoom/Google Meet sessions |
| Digital written message | Fast, permanent record, can attach files | Sending invoices, proposals | |
| Web-Based Chat (Chatbots) | Real-time typed interaction, often AI-assisted | Quick responses, 24/7, impersonal | Bank chatbot answering queries |
| Social Media | Platforms for public/private messaging | Wide reach, promotional use, informal | Instagram DM, business posts |
| Post | Delivery of physical items/messages | Useful for official/legal documents | Sending original certificates |
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Advantages of Methods
| Method | Key Advantage |
|---|---|
| Letter | Formal, written proof |
| Telephone | Instant voice connection |
| Face-to-Face | Clear understanding, personal |
| Videoconferencing | Cost-efficient global reach |
| Fast, record-keeping | |
| Web Chat | 24/7 support, fast replies |
| Social Media | Broad reach, interactive |
| Post | Secure for legal/official documents |
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Disadvantages of Methods
| Method | Limitation |
|---|---|
| Letter | Slow, postage cost |
| Telephone | No written proof, may mishear |
| Face-to-Face | Time-consuming, requires presence |
| Videoconferencing | Needs internet/devices |
| Risk of spam/hacking | |
| Web Chat | Lacks personal touch |
| Social Media | Informal, privacy risks |
| Post | Very slow, not eco-friendly |
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| Summary | Key Idea |
|---|---|
| Communication methods vary from traditional (letters, post) to modern (email, chat, social media). | |
| Each has strengths (speed, proof, reach) and weaknesses (cost, delay, security risks). Businesses often combine multiple methods for efficiency. |
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