Augusta Campus, Strayer University

Assignment 4: Communication Methods

Tyrone Timmins

Dr. Valery Shumate

MGT505

December 1, 2013

Augusta Campus, Strayer University

In choosing five different communication methods and identifying and advantage

and a disadvantage for each one: Face to Face communication, Advantage: Creates a better

experience because the depth of understanding is enhanced by body language and posture.

Disadvantage: Body language could be misread and lead to a miscommunication of the intended

message. Facial expressions could be seen as disrespectful, confrontational and less favorable

depending on when and how often expressions are made.

Telephone, Advantage: With the presence of cell phones, communication can be done

anytime and anywhere. Smart phone also allow for multiple avenues to make contact with the

individuals as well. Disadvantage: The cell phone presents times when phone conversations may

not be appropriate and could cause a miscommunication in the conversation. Also, if the

individuals does not answer the phone in the callers mind they could be ignoring the call all

together.

Videoconferencing Advantage: It is inexpensive, builds relationships, and allows face to

face communication with multiple persons at once from various locations. Disadvantage: There

could be technical problems that hinder the conference from happening. Questions and dialogues

are minimal because of the time delay form one site to the next, the time delays creates a

challenge because if those who are in the conference has to interrupt so to speak to have their

voice heard because the time delay is not real time.

Email, when you need to get an important message to a client or business associate that is

located thousands of miles away, one of the fastest ways to do it is by email. The advantage

email has over the telephone in communication speed is that you can send attachments with an

email that contain