ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol 12, No 1: April

From Directives to Dialogic Voice: Mapping Upward–Downward Communication and Its Barriers in an Indonesian Automotive Marketing Division

Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni (Unknown)
Mulfi, Muhammad Naufal Putra Audy (Unknown)
Sunusi, Seny Luhriyani (Unknown)
Hanafie, Nurharsya Khaer (Unknown)
Sakkir, Geminastiti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study analyzed upward and downward communication between employers and employees at PT Bosowa Berlian Motor Makassar. It focused on the phrases and barriers affecting the effective communication. This study employed qualitative research, gathering data through observations with audio recordings and interviews. The subjects were the employers and employees in PT. Bosowa Berlian Motor who were selected purposively considering their availability in the office.  The findings reveal that the phrases in terms of the language functions differ in upward and downward communication. For upward communication typically involved suggestions, performance reports, and problem disclosures, while downward communication contained instructions, feedback, and socialization. Key communication barriers were perceptual, emotional, and language obstacles, which were found to hinder message clarity and efficiency. Enhancing openness and consistency of feedback was suggested as a way to improve organizational communication.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ELT

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

ELT Worldwide is a Journal of English Language Teaching published by the English Language Education Graduate Program of the State University of Makassar, Indonesia. This journal publishes research articles of English Language Education practices around the world. The editors welcome experts and ...