Advantages of Formal communication Formal communication is needed for any organization because of following reasons:
1.Permanent Record:Formal communication is always kept in record. When needed, the record can be easily traced and can help in solving problems. It can act as reference.
2.To increase overall efficiency: Such types of communication follow all the set or established rules of an organization and therefore facilitate the increase of overall efficiency of the organization.
3.This is easy communication system: Formal communication moves through the pre-determined channel.Everyone in the organization is aware of the source or destination of the message.
4.Maintenance of discipline:it creates a sense of awareness among the employees to be punctual and attentive towards their jobs.