Roger Is a Department Head

question 37

Multiple Choice

Roger is a department head. He is unsure about how other departments are spending their allocated flex funds. He calls a meeting with other department heads to get ideas about how the money can and cannot be spent. Roger is engaging in ______ communication.

• A) lateral
• B) horizontal
• C) downward
• D) upward

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Definitions:

Doubt

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something, which may lead to questioning beliefs, decisions, or the reliability of information.

Respondents

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Durkheim's Theory

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Social Cohesion

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