Bert Is CEO of an Organization with Many Layers in the Chain

question 126

Multiple Choice

Bert is CEO of an organization with many layers in the chain of command. He is looking for ways to reduce these layers so that he can communicate more directly with the first-line employees. What organizational communication barrier is he trying to overcome?

• A)lack of trust between management and employees
• B)long lines of communication
• C)closed communication climate
• D)ego involvement

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Definitions:

Kinship

The web of social relationships that form an integral part of the lives of all humans in all societies, relating to blood, marriage, or adoption.

Generalized Reciprocity

A form of exchange where goods or services are provided without an immediate or specific return expected, often within close relationships.

Kinship Ties

Social bonds derived from common ancestry, marriage, or adoption, which establish relationships between individuals and groups in societies.

Child Labor Exploitation

The use of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.