Purpose/Functions of communication
- Information function: The getting or giving of information underlies all communication functions either directly or indirectly
- Education function,
- Teaching function,
- Evaluation function
- Orientation function,
- Interview function
- Instruction function: The command or instructive function of communication more observable in formal organization rather than informal
- Command function,
- Instruction function,
- Team management function,
- Problem solving function,
- Directive function
- Persuasive function: Persuasive function of communication i.e. to induce people is extremely important for extension in changing their behavior in desirable direction
- Influence function,
- Motivation function
- Image projection function
- Integration function: Major function of communication is integration of any disintegration at the interpersonal or organizational level. This helps to maintain individual, societal, or organizational stability and identity
- Organizational function,
- Linkage function,
- Coordination function,
- Synergy function