While working through this weeks assignment I started thinking about effective management where I work.  I think one truly significant area of management is communication.  When looking at the Four Functions of Management I choose organizations as what I thought was most important.  I think a big part of organization is communication.  Being able to communicate what is needed can make or break an organization.  If as a manager I do not communicate the tasks correctly things will likely be done wrong.  Radhaswamy & Zia (2011) note that "The formula for success goes beyond technical and domain expertise.  There is a sheer necessity for personal effectiveness that stems from effective communication" (p. 52). 

I hope that I communicate well with those that I supervise and those that supervise me.  I know that I communicate in various ways with those that I supervise and those that supervise me, such as written, verbal, and electronic communication.  I find it difficult sometimes to get across what I want to say in an email or text message, I need to speak to them in person.  What reason I find it difficult is because to really explain myself may take a lengthy email that may not get completely read.  Also if there are questions having a one-on-one verbal conversation can help answer those questions immediately, and not having to wait for responses. 

Communication works from the top down and vise versa.  Communication must be present in all areas of an organization.    Radhaswamy & Zia (2011) also note that "better and more effective communication is fundamental to success" (p. 56)

Reference:

Radhaswamy, P., & Zia, A. (2011) The Importance of Communication. The IUP journal of Soft Skills,  5(4), 52-56.