Communication Networks in Organizations

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In a star network, how does informal communication occur?

By transmitting information from one point to the last possible person

Spontaneously between individuals based on affinity or personal need (correct)

Through a formal process established by the central person

When some people receive information but do not transmit it

What type of communication occurs in a chain-of-person network?

Communication where information starts at one point and is transmitted to the last possible person (correct)

Rumor communication trying to communicate to everyone around

Informal communication based on affinity or personal need

Networked communication where some people do not transmit information

What does networked communication refer to?

Communication based on affinity or personal need

Communication where some people receive information but do not transmit it (correct)

Communication where information starts at one point and is transmitted to the last possible person

Occasional truth that emerges and is shared with others

What is the casual network communication based on?

Occasional truth that emerges and is shared with others Signup and view all the answers

What kind of communication refers to a person trying to communicate to everyone around them?

Rumor communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of rumor communication according to the text?

It can have positive or negative effects on the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the final call to action in the text?

To participate in an online lesson and to take care Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué tipo de red de comunicación es más jerárquica y se limita a transmitir información solo a la parte inferior?

Red estrella Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el ejemplo de una cadena en línea según el texto?

Buenas noticias Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la característica principal de la comunicación informal según el texto?

Basada en relaciones personales y espontánea Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el efecto mencionado en el texto que el rumor puede tener en los trabajadores?

Organiza a los trabajadores Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es la principal diferencia entre la comunicación formal y la informal según el texto?

La comunicación formal es más estructurada y jerárquica, la informal es personal y espontánea Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el ejemplo dado en el texto para ilustrar una cadena reticular?

Devolución de un libro Signup and view all the answers

¿Cómo se caracteriza la red de todos los canales según el texto?

Permite a cada uno comunicarse libremente, menos estructurada, satisfacción de trabajar bien. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The text discusses different types of communication networks in organizations, starting with the star network where information flows from the central person to subordinates.
The communication within a star network can be formal or informal. Informal communication is spontaneous and occurs between individuals based on affinity or personal need.
The chain-of-person communication occurs when information starts at one point and is transmitted to the last possible person.
The networked communication occurs when some people receive information but do not transmit it, resulting in a communication gap that requires someone to bridge the gap.
The casual network communication refers to the truth that occasionally emerges and is shared with others, but its reach can depend on the relationship between the worker and the importance of the information.
The rumor communication refers to a person trying to communicate to everyone around them and can have positive or negative effects on the organization.
The text also discusses the importance of effective communication of rumors as they have both positive and negative aspects.
The text ends with a call to action for the reader to participate in an online lesson and to take care.

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Explore the different types of communication networks in organizations, including star network, chain-of-person communication, networked communication, casual network communication, and rumor communication. Learn about the importance of effective communication and the impact of rumors on organizations.