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What is the key characteristic of informal communications according to the text?
What is the key characteristic of informal communications according to the text?
- They are limited to a fixed number of channels
- They can spread to any number of channels (correct)
- They are highly structured and organized
- They rely on established channels
Which of the following best describes the nature of informal communications based on the information provided?
Which of the following best describes the nature of informal communications based on the information provided?
- Predetermined and controlled
- Spontaneous and unstructured (correct)
- Hierarchical and top-down
- Formal and rigid
What is implied about the reach or scope of informal communications?
What is implied about the reach or scope of informal communications?
- They can expand to an unlimited number of channels (correct)
- They are constrained by existing organizational structures
- They are tightly controlled and monitored
- They are limited to a small number of channels
What is the primary distinction between informal and formal communications based on the information provided?
What is the primary distinction between informal and formal communications based on the information provided?
What is the main advantage of informal communications described in the text?
What is the main advantage of informal communications described in the text?
What was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings in 2020?
What was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings in 2020?
What type of skill was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed in new job postings in 2020?
What type of skill was ranked as one of the most-commonly listed in new job postings in 2020?
In which year were communication skills ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings?
In which year were communication skills ranked as one of the most-commonly listed skills in new job postings?
What does the text suggest about the importance of communication skills in the job market?
What does the text suggest about the importance of communication skills in the job market?
Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the job market in 2020?
Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the job market in 2020?
What type of channels are formal communications?
What type of channels are formal communications?
Who can use formal communications to reach out to others?
Who can use formal communications to reach out to others?
Which term best describes the nature of formal communications?
Which term best describes the nature of formal communications?
What distinguishes formal communications from informal ones?
What distinguishes formal communications from informal ones?
In the organizational context, formal communications are typically associated with:
In the organizational context, formal communications are typically associated with:
Which form of communication provides a permanent record of communication for future reference?
Which form of communication provides a permanent record of communication for future reference?
What type of communication includes body language?
What type of communication includes body language?
Which form of communication relies heavily on spoken words?
Which form of communication relies heavily on spoken words?
What type of communication does not involve words spoken out loud?
What type of communication does not involve words spoken out loud?
Which type of communication primarily includes facial expressions and gestures?
Which type of communication primarily includes facial expressions and gestures?
What is the main purpose of encouraging people to share their problems?
What is the main purpose of encouraging people to share their problems?
Which of the following best describes the drawback of formal communication mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the drawback of formal communication mentioned in the text?
What is the main benefit of encouraging people to share their problems, according to the text?
What is the main benefit of encouraging people to share their problems, according to the text?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between formal communication and personal connection, according to the text?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between formal communication and personal connection, according to the text?
