BON SECOURS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN NAME OF THE

BON SECOURS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN NAME OF THE STAFF : A. BHUVANESHWARI DESIGNATION : ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

ORAL COMMUNICATION: Oral communication is the process of expressing information or ideas by word of mouth. learn more about the types and benefits of oral communication. And find out how you can improve your own oral communication abilities.

Written communication: Written skills are an important part of communication. good writing skills allow you to communicate your message with clarity and ease to a far larger audience than through face to face or telephone conversation.

Advantages of oral and written communication Oral communication There is high level of understanding transparency in oral communication as it is Interpersonal. There is no element of rigidity in oral communication. There is flexibility for allowing changes in the decision previously taken. Written communication Easy to preserve easy presentation of complex matter Permanent record Prevention of wastage of time and money Accurate presentation Use as a reference

Disadvantages of oral and written communication Oral communication Relying only on oral communication may not be sufficient. Oral communication is less authentic than written communication as they are informal and not as organized as written communication. Written communication Expensive Time consuming Lack of flexibility Delay in response Delay in decision making