Which of the Following Statements Is True of Vertical Communication

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of vertical communication?

• A) It consists exclusively of messages from superiors to subordinates.
• B) It is limited to communication between two subsequent levels in an organization.
• C) It can and usually should be two-way in nature.
• D) It includes communication that flows up in an organization and not the communication that plays down.
• E) It typically covers grapevine communications.

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