When the CEO of a Large Corporation Explained to His

question 34

Multiple Choice

When the CEO of a large corporation explained to his unionized employees why the company had to reduce healthcare coverage for its employees,he was engaged in _____ communication.

• A) ​upward 
• B) ​informal 
• C) ​horizontal 
• D) ​downward

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Definitions:

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense or undesirable behavior.

Head Injury

Physical trauma to the head, which can range from mild to severe and affect brain function.

Diving

The sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, usually while performing acrobatics.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will lead to a reinforcement (or punishment) in operant conditioning, essentially signaling the availability of reinforcement.