Communication takes place at different levels in an organization. Thus, it is essential for people in an organization to know the best communication tool for using when addressing a certain audience, be it the top management or subordinates. In this case, publications and printed materials will be the best communication tool for getting the top management to be aware and consent to the new way of improving patient care. Publications and printed materials have various advantages and this will be explicated below.
This essay explores publications and printed materials as a communication tool.
Publications and printed materials abound as the best communication tool to advise the top management on improving patient care, as it will facilitate delivery of detailed information that includes pictures. According to Koekemoer (2004), pictures improve the understanding of people because of their vividness. Secondly, distribution of publications and printed materials is simple as emails are faster and available in the organization. Thirdly, publications and printed materials allow the organization to receive necessary information (Battey, 2010). The information requiring much priority is written at the beginning of the printed material and less important information comes at the bottom. Notably, points in the publications and printed materials are short and simple; thus, the top management will easily comprehend the intended information, which saves time (Koekemoer, 2004).
In conclusion, communication is of great importance in every organization. Thus, it is essential for people in an organization to employ the right communication tool for different audiences. In this context, publications and printed materials have been discussed as the best communication tool for informing the top management on how to improve patient care. Benefits associated with publications and printed materials include the simplicity of presenting information, easy distribution, which can be done via emails and thus the emails can facilitate immediate feedback.