The types of barriers are :
(i) Semantic Barriers: It is the branch of linguistics dealing with meaning of words and sentences. The following are the semantic barriers:
(a) Badly expressed messages
(b) Symbols with different meanings
(c) Faulty Translations
(ii) Psychological Barriers : Emotional or psychological factors acts as barriers to communicators. The following are the psychological barriers:
(a) Premature evaluation
(b) LAck of attention
(c) Distrust
(iii) Organisational Barriers: The factors related to organization structure, authority, relationships, rules and regulations may, sometimes, act as barriers to effective communication. Some of the organisational barriers are:
(a) Organisational policy
(b) Rules and Regulations
(c) Status
(iv) Personal Barriers: The personal factors of both sender and receiver may exert influence on effective communication. Some of the personal barriers are:
(a) Fear of challenge to authority
(b) Lack of confidence of superior on his subordinate
(c) Unwillingness to communicate.
