JARINGAN KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI (STUDI ANALISIS DI KANTOR KEMENTERIAN AGAMA NIAS UTARA)

Abstract

This study discusses the analysis of organizational communication networks in the Office of the Ministry of Religion in North Nias. This is done in order to see the type of communication network that occurs whether it is ideal or not. Apart from that, because of how important the role of communication networks is in an organizational communication at an institution or company for the smooth running of the program activities carried out. This research is included in the study of organizational communication literature which is a branch of study of applied communication science. The results found that there were two forms of communication networks at the Office of the Ministry of Religion in North Nias, namely: first, formal communication consisting of upward communication; downward communication; and horizontal communication. Second, informal communication flows outside the formal organizational structure.