Communication Environment

Communication Environment

ln real World situation communication takes place among persons in family, in

workplace or in the social gatherings. Infact communication is not an isolated thing   it

is within us and we are within it. Thus communication is influenced by the surrounding

elements, which constitute the communication environment.

In the words of Prof. Lesikar and Pettit, "This is the sensory environment, in which we find ourselves throughout every walking movement."

Finally it can be stated that, the communication environment includes all the elements by which the communication process is influenced.

Essential Factors of Communication Environment

Essential factors of communication environment are as follows :

1. Two or more persons : It is the first element of communication environment. To make a communication there must be at least two persons.

2. Willingness to communicate : The second most important factor of the communication environment is the willingness of the both parties or all the parties to communicate.

3. Objectives of communication : The communication environment also influenced by the objectives or purposes of communication of the all concerned parties.

4. Media of communication : Selection of media of communication has a strong influence on the communication system.

5. Response of the receiver (Feedback) : Another indispensable factor   of communication is the response of the receiver. Infact Without feedback the communication process is not completed.