Which Item Below Is NOT a Criterion for Testing Source

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which item below is NOT a criterion for testing source credibility?

• A) examining the credentials of the source to see if they are relevant to the topic
• B) determining if the source is objective about the topic, not a lobbyist for some cause
• C) discovering how current the source's information on the topic is
• D) making sure the source graduated from an Ivy League university

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Definitions:

Upward Communication

Upward communication is the flow of information from lower levels of a hierarchy to higher levels, such as from employees to management, facilitating feedback and reporting.

Leaner Channels

Communication methods that involve fewer cues and less information richness, often used in more formal or straightforward exchanges.

Routine Messages

Standardized communications that convey regular, operational information within or between organizations, typically involving procedural or administrative details.

Employee Restraint

The practice of limiting or controlling the actions or freedom of employees, often to comply with organizational policies or legal requirements.