Which Communication Channel Would Be Most Successful to Inform Managers

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which communication channel would be most successful to inform managers of impending company-wide layoff?

• A) Telephone conversations
• B) Face-to-face contact
• C) Electronic media
• D) Written media
• E) None of these

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