This document discusses the topic of communication. It begins with definitions of communication as the exchange of information between two or more individuals with the goal of understanding. It then outlines the communication process and some common barriers to effective communication such as noise, filtering of information, and selective perception. Finally, it summarizes that effective management communication, according to Peter Drucker, requires a focus on rhetoric, managerial identity, and organizational goals. Managers must understand language and use communication for their various roles within an organization.
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