Which Form of Communication Is Generally the Leanest

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which form of communication is generally the leanest?

• A) face-to-face
• B) audio only
• C) written
• D) video

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Definitions:

Results-based Approaches

Strategies focused on achieving specific outcomes or goals, often assessed through measurable performance indicators.

Employee's Control

Refers to the degree of autonomy and influence that an employee has over their work tasks and environment.

Critical-Incident Technique

A method used in performance appraisal and training that focuses on identifying and analyzing specific, significant events (critical incidents) where the employee demonstrated behaviors that led to particularly successful or unsuccessful outcomes.

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation procedure in which the work performance of an employee is reviewed and discussed, typically in terms of quality, quantity, cost, and time.