Organizational Communication That Does Not Follow the Lines of the Organizational

question 23

Multiple Choice

Organizational communication that does not follow the lines of the organizational chart is specifically called ________.

• A)lateral communication
• B)upward communication
• C)vertical communication
• D)informal communication
• E)downward communication

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Definitions:

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization; a type of health insurance plan that typically requires members to receive healthcare services from a network of designated providers.

CMS-1500s

Standardized forms used in the United States to submit Medicare and Medicaid claims and certain other types of insurance claims by healthcare providers.

Medicare

A government-funded health insurance scheme in the US designed for individuals aged 65 and above, select younger individuals with disabilities, and those suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease.

Full-time Employees

Workers who are considered to be employed on a full-time basis, typically working a minimum number of hours defined by their employer or by laws.