Lesson Interpersonal
3 Relationships and
Communication
Overview
This lesson was made to develop your skills in interpersonal
relationships and communication upon carrying your job. Since, Workers
should get along with others. It is essential for them to trust each other in a
workplace for a harmonious working relationship
Objectives
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Interact in a positive and professional manner as specified in the
employee manual.
Learning Code: TLE-AFAC10CW-If-j-2
Pre-Assessment
Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the following questions / statements. Select the
best answer then write the letter corresponding to the
right answer on another sheet of paper.
1. When is communication effective?
A. if the receiver understands the message
B. if the sender understands the message
C. if there is no feedback from the receiver
D. if there is no feedback from the sender
2. When does misunderstanding happen in a workplace?
Prior Knowledge
After learning on how to work in a safe and environment-
friendly farming, this time learners, you will be taught on how to
interact with other staff to develop a harmonious working relationship.
Though it is being emphasized that crop production is a product of
complex activity, everyone involved in the operation should give value
on how one must perform the job because it has a cause and effect
on the next operation.
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Concept Development
Close relationship is often called interpersonal relationship. It is a
state of connection through communication. Communication is the basis for a
long lasting relationship. It plays a vital role in reducing misunderstanding that
may lead to broken relationship.
How to Communicate Effectively
1. Watch out your tone and pitch as well. Be straightforward to prevent
misunderstanding.
2. Be watchful on the words you use. A single word can change the meaning of
the entire conversation.
3. Constant communication is very important for a relationship to grow.
4. Be polite. Do not be rude in a conversation. Do not shout. Try to settle
differences in a calm manner.
5. Be a good listener when somebody is talking.
6. Use other ways of communication like emails and cellular phone to reach out
others to fill the gap for a better relationship in a workplace.
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Importance of Interpersonal Relationship in a Workplace
1. Workers spend eight to nine hours together. It is impractical to work alone.
2. Decision making is much ideal when done by many.
3. There is a direct effect of interpersonal relationship on the organization
culture.
4. Appreciation from people in the surroundings can motivate a worker from
time to time.
5. It is good to have individuals around us who really care for us.
6. There are urgent assigned tasks that need help from others to be completed
on time.
Source: Importance of Interpersonal Relationship at workplace).
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Factors Affecting Interpersonal Relationship
1. Compatibility - People with different aims, attitudes, thought processes find
difficult to adjust.
2. Communication - Individuals should communicate with each other effectively
for a better understanding.
3. Honesty - Being transparent in a relationship is important.
4. Stay calm - There is nothing wrong to say “sorry”. Do not overreact on simple
things.
5. Forgiving - Do not mind small issues instead, be forgiving. 19
6. Smile - Smile costs nothing. Smile often.
7. Time - Allocate quality time. Frustration arises when people do not have time
to meet or interact with each other.
