Adam Has to Tell the Members of His Department That

question 110

Multiple Choice

Adam has to tell the members of his department that the office hours have changed from flexible hours to a strict nine-to-five day. He calls a meeting to explain the change. Participants begin arguing and asking multiple questions about the new work time policy. The next day, Adam realizes that most people still do not have a clear idea about the change, as a result of the confusion at the meeting. Which one of the following explains why the message was not understood?

• A) The sender did not decode the message appropriately.
• B) The recipients did not encode the message correctly.
• C) The noise in the process interfered with the transmission of the message.
• D) The channel was not appropriate for the delivery of this message.

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Definitions:

Primary Motor Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for the generation of neural impulses controlling voluntary muscle movements.

Fine Movements

Precise, controlled movements that require small muscle coordination, such as writing with a pencil or threading a needle.

Prefrontal Cortex

The region of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, instrumental in decision-making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Organizing Movements

The process of coordinating and directing actions or efforts towards achieving a specific goal or social change.