An Organization That Delegates Decision-Making Authority as Far Down the Chain

question 7

Multiple Choice

An organization that delegates decision-making authority as far down the chain of command as possible and has relatively few formal rules is

• A)centralized.
• B)decentralized.
• C)unethical.
• D)tall.
• E)ethical.

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Definitions:

Audience Resistant

Refers to listeners or readers who are skeptical of, or opposed to, the message being communicated.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that employs a more roundabout or subtle way of making a point, rather than stating it outright.

Analyzing Audience

The process of understanding the characteristics, needs, and expectations of the audience to whom a message is directed.

Common Ground

Shared beliefs, knowledge, or interests that make communication more effective and cooperative.