Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Lateral-Diagonal

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of lateral-diagonal communication?

• A) A conversation between the maintenance supervisor and the production supervisor
• B) A report from the night shift supervisor to the plant manager on the number of products produced
• C) A memo from the president to the accounts supervisor
• D) A report from the accounting personnel to the president

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Definitions:

Profitability

A measure of the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's operations, indicated by its ability to generate income from its activities.

Summary

A brief statement or account of the main points of something, often used to provide a quick understanding or overview.

Accounting Statements

Financial reports that provide a summary of a company’s financial condition, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

P/E Ratios

Price-to-Earnings Ratio, a measure of a company's current share price relative to its per-share earnings.