Answer:
3. apply to all communications, not just cross-cultural.
4. can be anything that prevents someone from receiving and understanding a message that is communicated.
5. may include language and communication style.
Explanation:
Communication can be defined as a process which typically involves the transfer of information from one person (sender) to another (recipient), through the use of semiotics, symbols and signs that are mutually understood by both parties.
An effective communication can be defined as an act that typically involves conveying or disseminating information efficiently and effectively from an individual (sender) to another (recipient) without any redundancy. Thus, effective communication ensures that messages or information are transmitted properly, guarantees a feedback, lacks the use of harsh tones, ensures both parties are well understood, gives room for clarity etc.
Barriers to communication refers to anything that prevents the successful transmission, receipt and understanding of a message and they;
I. Apply to all communications, not just cross-cultural.
II. Can be anything that prevents someone from receiving and understanding a message that is communicated.
III. May include language and communication style.
