Communication Transmission

Communication can be defined as "the transfer of meanings between persons and groups." The purpose of communication may range from completing a task or mission to creating and maintaining satisfying relationships. "Transfer of meanings" implies more than the simple process of "packaging" an idea as conceived by a sender and transporting it to the mind of a receiver, where it is "unpackaged." It implies the creation of meaning in the mind of a sender followed by a re-creation of the same meaning in the mind of a receiver. If something occurs along the way to change the sender's original meaning, the communication has failed in its intent.
The survival of an organization depends on individuals and groups who are able to maintain among themselves effective and continuing relationships. Practicing ethical leadership will benefit relationships between organizational members. One component of practicing effective communication is fairness. In order to maintain fairness an organization must avoid discrimination based on gender, race, religion etc... One theory related to discrimination and prevention of workers advancing in their organization is called the Glass ceiling. Communications training will assist in developing and maintaining relations in an organization.
Communication may be considered a functional part of an organizational system, and it may be considered in an interpersonal context. The structure of an organization is determined in part by the network of channels or paths along which information must flow between members or sub-units.