Answer to Question #235821 in Management for Danny

Question

Identity some of the major communication barriers that Toyota will encounter in their internal communication drive and discuss how they can overcome these barriers

Answer 1

Physical barriers

Due to bureaucracy of such big organizations like Toyota, physical barriers are likely to emerge when managers who are strict are hired by the company. Workers may feel intimidated and approaching the zoned areas of the managers will be a big challenge. Moreover this barrier can be averted when the managers for various sections are spread out and not located in one area.

Emotional barriers

Toyota company will face emotional barriers such fear and some extent of mistrust. These emotional can be avoided through granting of the freedom of expression within and without the company. Managers ought to be soft and lenient to the employees to avoid the occurrence of such barriers.

Language barriers

Through employment of people from different diverse backgrounds, Toyota company will surely face a communication challenge fueled by language barriers. This can be avoided through a concerted effort by the company encouraging its employees to adopt and embrace a common language that is known to all so as to avoid misunderstanding amongst the employees and the company.