Question

State any three ‘Personal Barriers’ to communication.

Answer 1

The three ‘Personal Barriers’ to communication are as follows:

1. Fear of defying authority: There are times when someone in charge may decide to hide or censor information if they think it could hurt their authority.
2. Superiors’ lack of trust in their subordinates: People in charge might not ask their subordinates for ideas or suggestions if they don't believe in their skills.
3. Lack of communication readiness: Subordinates may be reluctant to speak up to their bosses for fear of harming their own interests.