Communication barriers

Unit 1: Part I - I: The Communication ProcessTopic 5 of 5

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Business Communication

14 units

1 Part I - I: The Communication Process
2 Part I - II: Business Communication
3 Part I - III: Skills and Values in Business Communication
4 Part I - IV: Electronic and Other Messages
5 Part I - V: Reports and Proposals
6 Part I - VI: Oral Communication
7 Part I - VII: Visual Communication
8 Part I - VIII: Employment Communication
9 Part II - I: Culture and Society
10 Part II - II: Money and Management
11 Part II - III: Science and Environment
12 Part II - IV: Gender and Women
13 Part II - V: Life, Death and Beyond
14 Part II - VI: Art and Philosophy

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What the syllabus expects

Barriers in business communication

Communication barriers

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Second Year

Subject: Business Communication (MGT 205)

Part I - I: The Communication Process

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

Explain the scope and key elements of communication barriers.
Analyze the relevant communication task or prescribed text and prepare a clear, audience-appropriate response.

Curriculum Scope

Barriers in business communication

Detailed Microsyllabus

Sources of barriers
1. Language, perception and cultural differences.
2. Filtering, overload and unsuitable channels.
3. Physical noise and organizational obstacles.
Overcoming barriers
1. Clarify purpose and use accessible language.
2. Listen actively and check understanding.
3. Improve channels, timing and feedback.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 19-23.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.