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What consists of all the patterns, networks, and systems of communication within an organization?
What consists of all the patterns, networks, and systems of communication within an organization?
- Interpersonal communication
- The grapevine
- Formal communication
- Organizational communication (correct)
Which of the following scenarios best represents a case where communication has occurred?
Which of the following scenarios best represents a case where communication has occurred?
- Anna tells her manager that she needs a new computer, but he says that the company can't afford it. (correct)
- Gary updates his blog regularly, even though no one reads it.
- Brian attends all the Algebra lectures but is unable to understand the subject.
- Jen has sent an urgent e-mail to her Japanese colleague, but a translator is not yet available.
When a communication requires employees to follow their job description or comply with company policies, it is being used to achieve which of the following?
When a communication requires employees to follow their job description or comply with company policies, it is being used to achieve which of the following?
- control (correct)
- persuade
- motivate
- provide a release for emotional expression
Which manager believes it is important to let subordinates know when she is happy with their work?
Which manager believes it is important to let subordinates know when she is happy with their work?
In which type of communication does information flow through unofficial channels and spreads quickly?
In which type of communication does information flow through unofficial channels and spreads quickly?
If a person attends all the Algebra lectures but is unable to understand the subject, what type of communication breakdown is this an example of?
If a person attends all the Algebra lectures but is unable to understand the subject, what type of communication breakdown is this an example of?
What is the process called when the symbols of a message are translated by the receiver into a form that he or she can understand?
What is the process called when the symbols of a message are translated by the receiver into a form that he or she can understand?
In the context of the given text, what is Pat using communication for when she calls a meeting to discuss improvement?
In the context of the given text, what is Pat using communication for when she calls a meeting to discuss improvement?
Which of the following is an example of noise in communication?
Which of the following is an example of noise in communication?
When production workers ask for clarification about a memorandum, it represents which aspect of the communication process?
When production workers ask for clarification about a memorandum, it represents which aspect of the communication process?
What best explains what went wrong with the communication between Laura and Betty?
What best explains what went wrong with the communication between Laura and Betty?
What does complexity capacity refer to in communication?
What does complexity capacity refer to in communication?
Which statement is true for the communication process?
Which statement is true for the communication process?
Which term describes the number of different messages that can be transmitted using a particular method of communication?
Which term describes the number of different messages that can be transmitted using a particular method of communication?
