A Negative Aspect of Informal Communication Is That It

question 118

Multiple Choice

A negative aspect of informal communication is that it:

• A) is often forced, leaving participants with a feeling of superficiality.
• B) requires the monitoring of employee e-mails.
• C) can serve as a conduit for rumors and gossip.
• D) often inhibits creative thinking.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A psychological condition marked by a consistent focus on maintaining neatness, striving for perfection, and dominating personal and social interactions, which comes at the cost of being flexible, open, and productive.

Negative Affectivity

A personality characteristic that involves the experience of negative emotions and poor self-concept.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Chronic pattern of inhibited or inappropriate emotion and social behavior as well as aberrant cognitions and disorganized speech.

Psychoticism

A personality trait marked by aggressiveness, impulsivity, and a lack of empathy, often associated with risk for psychotic disorders.