People seem to be more powerfully driven to talk than to listen. Listening rather than talking is a major concept in managerial communication. In accomplishing his/her job, a manager is expected to develop his/her listening skill more than his/her speaking skill. By building good listening habits and exercising active listening, he/she can improve communication effectiveness and raise subordinates‘ self-respect and efficacy as well. In fact, the person can also become a pioneer of listening climate practice in the organization. This article is a critical review of the literature related to the nature, significance, and performance of effective and active listening in managerial communication.
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