1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The history of communication dates back to the earliest signs of care men, when they used symbols, paintings, and writings to communicate with one another communication can range from very subtle process of exchange to full conversations and mass communication.
Human communication was revolutionized with speech perhaps 200,000 years ago symbols were developed about 30, 000 years ago and writing about 7, 000 years, communication can be defined in the following was: as the process of conveying information from a sender to a receiver with the use of a medium in which the communicated information is understood the same way by both sender and receiver.
It can be defined in the context of an organization as the process of transmitting information ideas, ideas, thoughts, opinions and plans between various parts of an organization.
The impact of communication is an organization can not be discussed without to trace back to the historical background of organizational communication. The field traces its lineage through business information business communication and early mass communication studies published in the 1930’s, until then organizational communication as a discipline consisted of a few professor within speech department who had particular interest in speaking and writing in business settings.
Several seminar publications standout as works broadening the scope and recognizing the importance of communication in the organizing process and using the term “organizational communication”. Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon wrote in 1947 about “organization essential to organizations.
In the 1950’s organizational communication largely on the role of communication in improving organizational life and organizational output the 1980’s the field turned away from a business concerned more with the constitute role of communication in organizing.
After some experiments that was conducted by some scholars it was concluded that the structure of communication within an organization will have a significant influence on the accuracy of discussion the speed with which they can be reached and the satisfaction of the people involved.
In an organization such as Simmy industries Nig Ltd the modes of communication approach are formal and informal. Informational communication generally is associated with interpersonal horizontal communication, this form or communication was primarily seen as a potential hindrance to effective organizational performance but this is no longer the case as informal communication has become more important to ensuring the effective conduct of work in modern organization.
Formal communication which is also known as downward communicate is used by the top levels management to communicate to the lower level. This is used to important policies guidelines etc.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Organization cannot effectively operate without communication. Communication which is one of the life sources of an organization is very necessary in an organization because without it people cannot interact with each other. For example if the employees in an organization would not know the organizations objectives, they would not strive to achieve the organization’s objectives. The following would also ensure as a result of problems in the communication structure of an organization.
1.3 PURPOSE / OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
This research is aimed at helping the organization know of the importance of effective communication or the impact of communication on organization goal attainment.
In the context of this study the objectives of this study would include the following:
Other organization would also see the benefits of this study and hence will make them appreciate the impact of communication in an organization its benefits.
Finally, this study would serve as a frame of reference for students and researchers of related fields who may conduct similar enquires into this topic.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The significance of the research study are as follows:
1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The study “the impact of communication on organization goal attainment” in which Simmy industries tries Nig. Ltd Anambra State is a case study area such as communication historical background measuring of communication, principles, introduction development of communication skills in Simmy industries Nig Ltd, types / modes of communication in an organization (Simmy industries Nig Ltd Anambra state impediments or barrier to communication in Simmy industries Nigeria Ltd, possible solutions to the barriers .
1.7 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
The following are some of the factor that stands against the completion of this study they include:
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Some of the terms used in this work are listed and defined below: