UNIT I – Introduction to Business Communication
Assignment 1: Communication Failure in a Manufacturing Industry
Industry: Textile Manufacturing Industry
Case Study:
A textile company in Coimbatore faced heavy production delays because the production manager communicated machine maintenance schedules only through verbal instructions. Workers misunderstood the timing, resulting in machine breakdowns and order delays.
Tasks:
- Identify the communication barriers in the case.
- Explain which communication media would have been more effective.
- Suggest principles of effective business communication.
- Prepare a communication flow chart for the company.