FORMAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK

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The Formal Communication Networks

> Chain network 

> Y network 

> Wheel network

> Circle network 

> All-channel network





1)Chain Network 




-Under the chain pattern, the information flows either up or down the line.

-Here each person gets the information from his immediate superior and then passes it to their immediate subordinates. Likewise, the chain gets created, and all members get connected to a single person, typically the leader (C).

- Information perversion is not likely to take place but a communication system becomes time-consuming.

-This network is suitable when the information to be passed is legally correct.


Characteristics of  Chain Network:

(i) Equal to the Y network.

(ii) Follow the process of the formal channel of authority.

(iii) Step-by-step process.


2)Y Network




 -The Y-Network is a multi-level hierarchy and a combination of horizontal & vertical flow of communication.

-Same as chain network except that there are 2 members outside the chain.

-Here information from the leader(B) is shared at the same time through two channels (C,D) who pass on the information outwards.

-This structure can spread information faster than the chain.

-Here (A) is the main person who communicates or transfers our information with B, C, and D. It follows the formal chain of authority where an upward and downward type of communication takes place in the organizational hierarchy.

-In this, an individual can easily communicate with both superior and subordinates.

Characteristics of the Y network:

(i) Sequential in nature.

(ii) Centralization process.

(iii) Flexible in nature.


3)Wheel Network




-This is the most centralized forms of a communication network where in all the information flows from one central person, typically the leader(A)

-The other members have little or no communication link with each other.

-Here, the leader deliberately controls the line of communication and make sure that the information reaches all in the group.

-This network of communication is found in highly formal organization structures where the task-aimed approach to leadership is preferred to employee-oriented approach.


Characteristics of Wheel Network:

(i) Information passes only from authority.

(ii) Less chance of misunderstanding.

(iii) Follow the process of goal-oriented approach.

4)Circle Network 


-The circle network is one of the decentralized forms of a communication network wherein the information is shared equally among all the members.

-Here each person gives and receives information from two or more persons in the network.

-Under this pattern, each member has the equal chance to participate.

-This circle network is similar to a chain network except that information flows in a circular form or direction rather than vertical form or direction. A can communicate simultaneously with two different persons, B, and C but to communicate with D, he has to pass the information with through B or C, and E.

-All five individuals cannot directly communicate with each other. In this network, the lowest level of worker can communicate with the top level of manager. (A could be the top level of manager and C could be the lowest level of worker).

-In this network, the formal channel of command is not followed.

Characteristics of Circle Network:

(i) Equal to the chain network.

(ii) In this channel, a person can talk to two people at the same time.


5)All channel or star network





-All the individuals in this network communicate with each other freely, permanently, and regularly.

-It follows the informal channel of command or communication and provides optimum satisfaction to our individuals. Information flows very fast, though there may be a problem of coordination.

-There is a single path of communication in a single-channel network for a particular position and information flows through that path only to various persons. There is usually an official path of better communication where information transfers “through proper channel” between the manager and the employee.

-All information transfers through concerned managers or employees only.

Characteristics of Star Network:

(i) Only important information flows through this path.

(ii) It reduces the chances of miscommunication.

(iii) Superior control the activities of subordinates through effective communication networks.




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  1. Lee Xuan HuiJune 21, 2021 at 2:09 AM

    good explanation on the topic of formal communication network!!!

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