Which Barrier to Problem Solving Are You Overcoming When You

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which barrier to problem solving are you overcoming when you use a piece of paperclip as a temporary replacement for the screw that fell out of your glasses?

• A) irrelevant information
• B) functional fixedness
• C) mental set
• D) unnecessary constraints

Understand the nature and benefits of the organizational grapevine.

Comprehend the impact of digital communication channels on corporate communication.

Recognize the importance of media richness in organizational communication.

Identify and analyze communication barriers due to cultural differences.

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