Which of the Following Students Provides the Best Information Related

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following students provides the best information related to the concept called common ground?

• A) Raoul: "Common ground occurs when you want to show that you know more about a topic than other people in your group."
• B) Cyd: "Common ground happens when one or more speakers make an ambiguous statement."
• C) Ruth: "For people to achieve common ground, the speakers need to clarify misunderstandings."
• D) Sam: "Common ground is relatively easy to establish, as long as people speak the same language."

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Definitions:

Communication Network

The structure and methods by which information is transmitted and received among members of an organization or social group.

Policies

Principles or rules that guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Procedures

Established methods or sequences of actions for performing tasks or achieving specific objectives, often documented for consistency and efficiency.

Downward Communication

Messages sent from the upper levels of the organizational hierarchy to the lower levels.