Of the Four Basic Types of Communication Media in an Organizational

question 31

Multiple Choice

Of the four basic types of communication media in an organizational environment, impersonal written communication is the least rich. The other three are (in order of media richness, from most rich to least rich) :

• A)face-to-face communication, personally addressed written communication, and spoken communication electronically transmitted.
• B)spoken communication electronically transmitted, face-to-face communication, and personally addressed written communication.
• C)face-to-face communication, spoken communication electronically transmitted, and personally addressed written communication.
• D)spoken communication electronically transmitted, personally addressed written communication, and face-to-face communication.

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Definitions:

Infant-Industry Argument

The economic rationale that new or emerging industries should be protected from international competition until they become mature and competitive.

Political Pressure

The use of influence or persuasion by individuals or groups, often through lobbying or campaigning, to affect governmental policy or decisions.

Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods.

Voluntary Exchange

An economic transaction where two parties willingly trade goods or services without coercion, each party benefiting from the trade.