" The term 'Communication' has been derived from the Latin word 'communis' that means 'common'. Thus 'to communicate' means 'to make common' or 'to make known'. This act of making common and known is carried out through exchange of thoughts, ideas or the like. The exchange of thoughts and ideas can be had by gestures, signs, signals, speech or writing. People are said to be in communication when they discuss some matter, or when they talk on telephone, or when they exchange information through letters.
Basically, communication is sharing information, whether in writing or orally(nonverbally and verbally). Non-verbal communication is the act of speaking without using words. Examples of this include facial gestures (smiling, frowning), body language (arms crossed, giving someone the "finger", legs shaking resembling nervousness, sitting upright giving someone their full attention), and the impression you give to others with your appearance (dress, body image, body odor). Also, the tone of your voice can be expressed non-verbally. For instance, if you are saying one thing, but your tone of voice is saying another, then that reflects how you are truly feeling without speaking a word about it (yelling and crying while saying your okay). Verbal communication is the act of speaking by using words. Examples of this include using different forms of language (i.e., written, voice, sign language). This form of communication can be taken for granted such as saying regretful things and opening your mouth before thinking about what you are saying. Communication is a central activity in most human and organizational activities. Communication is one of the important topics of organization behavior. Effective communication is a prerequisite for implementing organizational strategies as well as for managing day to day activities through people. Managers spend more than three fourths of their time in communicating – exchanging information. Communication is found to make the biggest relative contribution to the effectiveness of managers. Or in other words, good communicators are more likely to be adjudged as effective managers (followers voluntarily listen to them and carry out instructions). But is communication the reason and solution to all problems in the world? Certainly not, other issues like motivation, decision making, stress, organizational structure, etc. can also contribute to problems and therefore can be solutions to problems. But, it is to be stated that communication is a central activity in most human and organizational activities.
