Table 3.
Classification of communication failures.
| Failure type | Number of failures | Percent of failures |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | 42 | 34.4 |
| Content | 22 | 18.0 |
| Occasion | 25 | 20.5 |
| Purpose | 56 | 45.9 |
| Systems | 46 | 27.4 |
Note: Failure types are not mutually exclusive.
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