Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Ethnocentrism
The correct answer is Ethnocentrism. - Ethnocentrism
- It is the term anthropologists use to describe the opinion that one's own way of life is natural or correct.
- It is perceiving one's own cultural beliefs and customs as superior to those of other people.
- Semantics
- It is the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.
- Semantic barriers to communication are the symbolic obstacles that distort the sent message in some other way than intended, making the message difficult to understand.
- Wrong grammar and words can change the meaning of the information and act as a barrier in organisational communication.
- Ingratiation
- It is a psychological technique in which an individual attempt to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target.
- It involves flattery, praise, and just generally trying to be likeable.
- It is thought that employees want to be liked by their supervisor at a personal level and hence can modify the information.
- Impression management
- It is a conscious or subconscious process in which people attempt to influence the perceptions of other people about a person, object or event by regulating and controlling information in social interaction.
- This is also a barrier in organizational communication.
- Amongst the given option, Ethnocentrism is not an interpersonal barrier in organizational communication. It is not creating any hindrance while communicating one piece of information to others.
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