CSEET · Business Communication · Communication
A manager sends a long technical message to new trainees using heavy engineering jargon, and the trainees fail to understand it. Which type of barrier is mainly responsible?
The semantic barrier is responsible. Semantic barriers arise when words, jargon or technical language carry meanings the receiver cannot decode. Since the trainees could not understand the engineering terms, the failure lies in language and meaning rather than in noise, distance or any equipment problem.
- ASemantic barrierCorrect
- BPhysical barrier
- CMechanical barrier
- DTime barrier
Explanation
Semantic barriers arise from the meaning of words, jargon, symbols or technical language that the receiver cannot decode. Physical barriers relate to noise, distance or environment, which are not the issue here. The problem lies in the language used, so the semantic barrier applies.
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