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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