Communication Networks and Information Technology (Scenario)

question 73

Multiple Choice

Communication Networks and Information Technology (Scenario)
Michelle has been hired as information systems manager at Prestige Furniture, a fast-growing producer of fine home furnishing products. To date, the company has successfully integrated modern production technology into its manufacturing facilities. Now, Michelle's task is to find ways to apply technologies that will improve communication and the flow of information throughout the organization.
-As the company grew,it developed a functional structure and became more mechanistic.Department managers began to insist that information be communicated vertically according to the authority structure.This is most representative of which communication network?

• A)wheel
• B)chain
• C)all-channel
• D)grapevine

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