Senior Executives at a Large Tire Company Learned That One

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Multiple Choice

Senior executives at a large tire company learned that one line of tires had a tendency to fall apart in very warm weather. This resulted in several vehicle accidents in the Middle East and South America. However, the executives did not hear about these problems until several weeks after they were known to lower-level managers. Although the senior executives encourage staff to communicate all information, the lower-level staff held back the information for fear that they might lose their jobs. Which communication concept best describes this communication situation?

• A)Filtering
• B)Flaming
• C)Information overload
• D)Persuasive communication
• E)Media richness

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Definitions:

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

WTO

World Trade Organization, an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade by providing a framework for negotiating trade agreements and a dispute resolution process to enforce participants' adherence to trade agreements.

IMF

The International Monetary Fund, an international organization designed to ensure the stability of the international monetary system, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.

Domestic Output

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, also known as Gross Domestic Product (GDP).