Second Semester Assignments: BCC

Barriers to communication  The word barrier means an obstacle, a hindrance or simply a problem that comes in a way of transmission of a message and blocks the process, either completely or partially.  Different types of barriers are as follows:  1. Physical or environmental barriers :  a. Noise - The noise created by external factors like traffic, playing of loud music, trains and airplanes, or by crowds of people, affects our communication.  b. Time & distance - Time becomes a physical barrier when people have to communicate across different time zones in different countries. The physical distance between people who need to communicate can also cause problems because it does not allow oral or face-to-face communication.  c. Defects in communication system – Mechanical problems and defects in instruments of communication also create physical barriers, as in a faulty fax machine or typewriter. Similarly, a computer that hangs, or a dead telephone line can lead to non-transmissio

Principles of Effective Communication : Communication is a process of exchange of information, facts, ideas, thoughts, opinions between two or more persons or group of persons. When the communication is clear, complete, concise, correct and fully understood by the recipient, it is known as ‘Effective  Communication’ . A communication to be effective requires the following principles to be fulfilled: 1.  Completeness: The first criteria of an effective communication is its completeness. The message or the context of the communication should contain all facts required for proper reaction by the recipient. A complete communication clarifies all possible questions and helps to take proper decision. 2.  Conciseness: The subject-matter of the communication should be brief and short in nature. No unnecessary elaboration is to be made in a communication. Words used in a communication should be appropriate and expression should be precise. Repetition should be avoided. Conci

List of Micro project for BCC Subject Prepare a report personal appearance and grooming of the employees working in a mall or a sales store in your vicinity.  [4-5 pages with photos and detail analysis] Collect biodata and resume of three persons from your acquaintance and prepare common points that you observe about them. [Persons should be employed and with at least 5-6 years’ experience] Prepare a booklet of guidelines for giving a good presentation. [5/6 pages] Write a review of three technical articles from Hindu or Times of India newspaper.[5/6 pages] Prepare a booklet on Nonverbal communication or body language in pictorial form.[7-8 pages]. Prepare a technical paper for some intercollegiate technical event. Prepare a booklet of three case studies on business communication with detailed solution. Prepare a report of formal business activities carried out in an industry related to your field. Visit some organisation and prepare such report of 4/5 pages. Prepare a s

Working on a Technical Presentation  Objective of the assignment is to help students prepare a technical presentation. Instructions:  Prepare a PowerPoint Presentation on the basis of your forth assignment. Select any technical topic and prepare presentation. Take print outs of the Power Point Presentation and submit them as an assignment. Give presentation on the basis of your homework on the given assignment.

Write the importance and guidelines of  Presentation Skills  Objective of the assignment is to help students understand the prerequisites of Presentation skills Instructions: Study different books from the library and prepare your set of guidelines for giving a good presentation.Also state the importance of Presentation skills in a professional's life.