BCA - Barriers of Communication Introduction: The word "communication" derived from the Latin word "communicare" meaning to make it common. Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. It involves ensuring that your message has reached the target audience as well as the receiver understands and responds to it as you want them to. Definitions of Communication The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. …The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings. -Oxford English Dictionary Communication is a process of passing information and understanding from one person to another. -Keith Davis Communication is the process by which information is passed between individuals and organisations by means of previously agreed symbols. -Peter Little As above mentioned definitions indicate communication involves exchange of thoughts