Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Informal Communication

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of informal communication channels in an organization?

• A) They carry only nonwork related information and are detrimental to organizational productivity.
• B) Some of the messages passed through them are inaccurate and focus only on negative information.
• C) Lateral communication is greatly hindered as messages are closely regulated by the organization.
• D) Informal communication channels are incompatible with advances in Internet and other modern communication technologies.

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Subcultures

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