Which of the Following Is Not a Formal Communication Channel

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a formal communication channel?

• A) Gossip
• B) Horizontal communication
• C) Downward communication
• D) Upward communication
• E) All of these are formal communication channels.

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