Question

Explain five factors that should be considered when choosing means of communication

Answer 1

1. Speed/ urgency/ time - more urgent message will require a faster means
2. Cost/ affordability - one will choose a means that will be affordable
3. Secrecy/ confidentiality- confidential; messages require appropriate means
4. Distance/ destination short distances require simple means
5. Evidence/ reference/ record - when require simple means
6. Reliability- means used should ensure that message reaches its destination
7. Accuracy- method used should not distort the message
8. Impression/effectiveness- method used should meet the desired impression/effect
9. Recipient literacy/ language/status of recipient
10. Availability- one should go for a means that is available
11. Lengthy/ nature/detailed message- long message require written communication