15.07

Information and Communication

Principle 15 - Communicate Externally

Attribute 15.07 - Management selects appropriate methods for communicating externally. Management considers a variety of factors in selecting an appropriate method of communication. Some factors to consider follow:

• Audience - The intended recipients of the communication.
• Nature of information - The purpose and type of information being communicated.
• Availability - Information readily available to the audience when needed.
• Cost - The resources used to communicate the information.
• Legal or regulatory requirements - Requirements in laws and regulations that may impact communication.