Flow of Communication (Scenario)

question 102

Multiple Choice

Flow of communication (Scenario)
Recently the employees of Sama Enterprises, Inc., received a letter from the vice president of operations explaining that a new production facility would be built in Alexandria. It was also stated that about one- fourth of the employees from the current Alexandria facility would be transferred to the new facility and if employees wanted to volunteer for the transfer, they could do so by going to the human resource office and filling out a request form. Sami, a production supervisor, first went to Fadia, the purchasing manager, who had already volunteered to transfer, to discuss with her the possibility of becoming her inventory control supervisor at the new facility. Fadia told Sami that Rana, the current inventory control supervisor, would not be transferring and that she would consider his request.
-When Sami went and talked with Fadia, he was involved in which type of organizational communication?

• A) diagonal
• B) horizontal
• C) upward
• D) lateral

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Definitions:

Co-owners

Individuals or entities who jointly own an asset or property, sharing the rights and responsibilities associated with ownership.

Business for Profit

An enterprise or entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities with the aim of generating financial returns for its owners or shareholders.

Fiduciary Duty

A legal obligation of one party to act solely in the interest of another party, such as a trustee to a beneficiary or a corporate board member to shareholders.

Legal Entity

A legal entity refers to any company or organization that holds legal rights and responsibilities, including the ability to enter into contracts, sue, and be sued.