Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 14-1 Thelma Is Researching Her

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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 14-1 Thelma is researching her computer's audio capabilities. She likes to use her computer to listen to music and is now thinking about trying to import music from her CD collection onto her computer. Thelma now wants to be able to record a speech she has to give in class. She wants to be able to hear what she sounds like so that she can make any necessary changes before she has to present to the class. Thelma's computer came with a microphone. In order to use the microphone, Thelma must first ____.

• A) start her sound software and point the microphone at the sound source
• B) plug the microphone into a wall outlet and program it to "speak" to her computer
• C) plug the microphone into the USB port on the back of her computer
• D) you can't use a microphone with a computer

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Definitions:

Free-Flowing Information

The unobstructed exchange or transmission of data, facts, ideas, and feedback within an organization or between individuals.

Social Support

Expression of empathy and concern for others that is communicated while listening to them and offering positive and encouraging words.

Downward Communication

The flow of information from higher levels of a hierarchy to lower levels within an organization or group.

Upward Communication

The flow of information from lower levels of a hierarchy to the higher levels, such as from employees to management.