- Speed/urgency/time-more urgent message will require a faster means
- Cost/affordability-one will choose a means that will be affordable
- Secrecy/confidentiality-confidential messages require appropriate means
- Distance/destination short distances require simple means
- Evidence/reference/record-when required written methods should be chosen.
- Reliability-means used should ensure that message reaches its destination.
- Accuracy-method used should not distort the message.
- Impression/effectiveness –method used should meet the desired impression/effect.
- Recipient literacy/language/status of recipient.
- Availability-one should go for a means that is available.
- Lengthy/nature/detailed message-long message require written communication.
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Explain the factors to consider when choosing means of communication.
-Speed: When the message is urgent, telex, telephone or telegram is the best
-Cost: Refers to expenses incurred in sending a message. Generally, the letter is cheaper to send messages.
-Confidentiality: The ability of the message to reach to the intended person. Letters are better than telephone for confidence purposes.
-Distance: Represents the geographical gap between the sender and the recipient
-Evidence: Refers to the record of the message conveyed. All means of written communication provide evidence.
-Reliability: The assurance certainity that the message will reach the intended recipient, at the intended time, place and the right form. Face to face is the best for this purpose.
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