Rather Than Managing the Flow of Information Up and Down

question 171

Multiple Choice

Rather than managing the flow of information up and down the hierarchy, today's middle manager is responsible for creating a

• A) vertical chain.
• B) horizontal network.
• C) diagonal system of communication.
• D) spiral network.
• E) chaos-based evaluation system.

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Definitions:

Status Hierarchy

An organizational or social system in which individuals or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority, influencing interactions and distribution of resources.

Status And Communication

The relationship between an individual's or group's social or professional standing and the manner or effectiveness of their interactions and information exchange.

Person-Role Conflict

A tension that arises when an individual's personal values, beliefs, or needs are in conflict with the expectations of their role within an organization.

Illegal Bribe

A payment or gift given with the intention to influence the actions of the recipient in a way that is dishonest or unethical.