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There are some barriers in communication which are concerned with encoding and decoding of message. Explain such barriers.

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The barriers which are concerned with problems and obstructions in the process of encoding and decoding of message into words or impressions are called semantic barriers. Such barriers result in faulty translations, different interpretations, etc. Types of semantic barriers are discussed below: (i) Badly Expressed Message Sometimes due to inadequate vocabulary, usage of wrong words, omission of needed words, etc intended meaning may not be conveyed by a manager to his subordinates. (ii) Symbols with Different Meanings A word may have several meanings. Receiver has to perceive the same meaning for the word used by the sender, e.g. the word 'value' has different meanings in the given examples: What is the value of this equipment? I value our relationship, you should value your time. Thus, the word should be perceived in the same sense as it is used by the sender otherwise, it leads to communication problems. (iii) Technical Jargon It is a common situation, faced by many in an organisation. The specialists use technical language or words, while explaining the process to persons who are not aware about these terms and may not understand their actual meaning. (iv) Faulty Translations Sometimes the communication is drafted in one language and translated in another language, e.g. a manager drafts an information in english and while translating, uses hindi. If he is not proficient in both languages, mistakes may creep in and lead to faulty translation in the process.