Marissa, a Production Manager, Recently Contacted the Managers Withing the Marketing

question 70

Multiple Choice

Marissa, a production manager, recently contacted the managers withing the marketing and shipping departments to help her tackle an issue related to product design and packaging. This is an example of what type of communication?

• A) Upward communication
• B) Downward communication
• C) Lateral communication
• D) Grapevine communication

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Definitions:

Labor Costs

The total expenditures incurred by an employer for the compensation of its workforce, including wages, benefits, and other related expenses.

Productivity

The measure of efficiency in which products, goods, or services are created or delivered compared to the input needed to produce them.

Just-In-Time Operations

An approach to manufacturing and inventory management where materials and products are produced or delivered only as needed, minimizing waste and reducing costs.

Organizational Change

The process through which a company or organization changes its structure, strategies, operational methods, or culture to effect improvement or to keep up with external demands.