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| Concept | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | Elements in communication that appear only in written form, including spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, capitalization, number expression, and word division. |
| Medium | The form of a message, such as a memo or telephone call. |
| Memorandum (Memo) | A written message sent to someone within the organization. |
| Message | Information (verbal or nonverbal) that is communicated. |
| Mind Mapping | Generating ideas for message content by starting with the purpose in the center of a page, connecting possible points; also called clustering. |
| Minutes | An official record of the proceedings of a meeting summarizing discussions and decisions. |
| Machiavellianism | A personality trait involving manipulating others as a basic strategy of social influence. |
| Magic Bullet Theory | An early perspective on media effects suggesting that media causes direct and measurable effects on individuals in the mass audience. |
| Management-by-Objectives (MBO) | A process where supervisors and employees jointly set goals, followed by a joint evaluation of progress after a set period. |
| Mass Communication | Communication to large audiences mediated by electronic or print media. |
| Masculine Culture | Cultures valuing materialism, assertiveness, and the acquisition of money. |
| McWorld | A concept describing the globalized world where nation-states have little power, coined by Benjamin Barber. |
| Mechanistic Organization | An organizational structure with specialized jobs, rigid rules, and authority vested in a few top-ranking officials. |
| Mediated Interpersonal Communication | Any situation using mediated technology (e.g., telephone, computer) to advance face-to-face interaction. |
| Metacommunication | The process of communicating about communication. |
| Moderating Public | Individuals who could facilitate an organization’s message reaching its intended public. |
| MUM Effect | The reluctance to transmit bad news, shown by not transmitting the message at all or delegating the task to someone else. |
| Management Communication | Communication strategies and practices related to overseeing, coordinating, and directing activities within an organization. |
| Memo (Memorandum) | A written message or document used for internal communication within an organization. |
| Message | Information or ideas conveyed through various communication channels, such as verbal, written, or visual means. |
| Media | The channels or tools used to convey information, including print, broadcast, digital, and social media. |
| Meeting | A gathering of individuals for discussion, decision-making, or information-sharing purposes. |
| Multicultural Communication | Communication that involves interactions between individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. |
| Marketing Communication | Strategies and activities aimed at promoting and selling products or services through effective communication. |
| Motivational Communication | Communication techniques intended to inspire and encourage individuals or groups to achieve specific goals. |
| Message Encoding | The process of converting thoughts, ideas, or information into a form that can be transmitted to others. |
| Message Decoding | The process of interpreting and understanding the meaning of a received message. |
| Mass Communication | Communication to a large audience through various media channels, reaching a broad and diverse public. |
| Miscommunication | The failure to convey or understand a message accurately, leading to confusion or misunderstandings. |
| Mobile Communication | Communication using mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, for instant connectivity and information exchange. |
| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | A formal agreement outlining the terms and details of a collaborative effort between two or more parties. |
| Multichannel Communication | The use of multiple communication channels to reach and engage with diverse audiences. |
| Metadata | Descriptive information about data, such as the author, date, or format, facilitating efficient data management and retrieval. |
| Modern Communication Technologies | Advanced tools and platforms used for communication, including video conferencing, cloud-based solutions, and collaboration software. |
| Marketing Mix | A set of marketing tools and strategies, often referred to as the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), used to promote and sell products. |