Information Flows Downward in an Organization Better Than It Flows

question 12

Multiple Choice

Information flows downward in an organization better than it flows upward in part because _______________.

• A) management controls most of the means of communication within the organization
• B) few employees feel they have anything worth communicating upward
• C) the majority of employees are readily receptive to whatever comes down from top management
• D) employees know that even if they say or ask nothing, management will anticipate their needs and communicate accordingly

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Definitions:

LMX Quality

Refers to the quality of the leader-member exchange relationship, highlighting the dynamic and reciprocity between leaders and their followers.

LMX Theory

Leadership Member Exchange Theory focuses on the relationship between leaders and their team members, emphasizing the importance of dyadic relationships.

Laboratory Experiments

Controlled tests or investigations conducted in a lab setting where variables can be manipulated and outcomes can be measured to study behavior or phenomena.

Field Experiments

Research studies conducted in natural settings outside the laboratory to test hypotheses in real-world conditions.