Which of the Following Is an Example of Downward Communication

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of downward communication?

• A) Harry is reporting the work he has done for the day to his supervisor.
• B) Ben, an assembly line worker, is communicating some safety concerns he has to his manager.
• C) Silas has just sent a request for leave to his supervisor and is hoping that it will be accepted.
• D) John and Jack, the production and the marketing managers, have met to discuss the budget constraints they are facing.
• E) Ray is holding his monthly meeting with his team in which he informs them of their monthly targets.

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Definitions:

Silence

The absence of vocal communication, which can convey meanings or emotions through non-verbal cues or serve as a response strategy.

Information Overload

A state where an individual or system is overwhelmed by the amount of information to process, leading to decreased decision-making quality.

Information-Processing Capacity

refers to the maximum amount of information that an individual or system can process effectively in a given time period.

Communication To Build Relationships

The use of verbal, non-verbal, and written interaction to establish and maintain positive connections with others.