13 Questions
Which statement about organizational networks is true?
They tend to overlap.
What factor contributes to more communication barriers in the criminal justice system compared to other systems?
Checks and balances
What is the main purpose of interagency relations within criminal justice organizations?
To improve efficiency and decrease communication barriers
What type of theory involves the shared assistance of information among criminal justice agencies?
Exchange theory
Which type of network within an organization is formed more for personal than for professional motives and may not have much to do with the goals of the agency?
Kinship
Communication theorists consider ___________ communication an extremely powerful part of the communication process for an organization and its members.
Non-verbal
What do communication theorists refer to as the rate and complexity of communication inputs to an individual?
Load
What is the term for an idea or piece of knowledge expressed in recognized symbolic terms?
Absolute
In correctional institutions, what form of information mandates that inmates must be given due process before being punished for a rule violation?
Formal
Which step of the communication process involves converting a message into symbolic form?
Encoding
Why is it important to minimize the gates that communication must pass through?
To ensure rapid message transmission and avoidance of alteration
What is a consequence of using professional jargon or legal terminology in communication?
Difficulty in understanding for those outside the profession
How does downward communication differ from upward communication within an organization?
Upward communication provides a clear path for executives to send information downward
Test your knowledge of communication in criminal justice organizations with these questions from Chapter 4. See if you can correctly answer questions about the communication process and barriers.
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