Communication Model and its importance

A model is a theoretical or symbolic presentation of a process or sequential activities.

The very process of 'transmission of information from sender to receiver is represented by

the communication model.

In other words, a communication model describes how communication works. According to Prof. Lesikar and Pettit, "in this presentation of the model, we strive to look with scientific diligence into the phenomenon of human communication."

Thus it can be revealed that communication model is the theoretical view of the

communication process which describes how one person communicates with another

person,

Functions or Importance/Advantages of Communication Model :

The communication model provides a clear picture regarding the communication

process. It serves the following purposes:

1. Basic idea of human communication : Through the communication model we can get the basic idea about human communication process.

2. Identify steps : The communication model also helps us to identify the sequential steps of communication.

3. Evolution of effectiveness : Through the model, effectiveness of any communication can be evaluated. Thus necessary measures can be taken to increase the

effectiveness of communication.

4. Minimizing barriers : An analysis of the communicatory model also helps to

detect the barriers and accordingly initiatives can be taken to minimize the barriers.

5. Analysis of communication environment : The study of communication model

also provides guidelines for analyzing the communication environment which is also

essential to ensure effective communication.

Limitations of Communication Model

Though communication model plays a vital role in understanding the communication

process, but it' has some drawbacks or limitations. Limitations of the communication

model are as follows :

1. Brief explanation : The communication model is just a framework having brief

explanation. Detail information can not be achieved from it.

2. Lack of flexibility : The basic -communication models are not flexible in nature.

But communication is a dynamic and changing thing. So sometimes it is difficult to cope-up with models.

3. Limited scope : Most of the communication models are suitable for face to face or

'written communication. But models can not describe the framework of

telecommunication on modem means of communication.