The Purpose of Downward Communication Systems in Organizations Is To

question 81

Multiple Choice

The purpose of downward communication systems in organizations is to:

• A)get information to the employees
• B)get information from the employees
• C)scan the external environment
• D)enforce job analysis data
• E)permit management to "talk down" to employees that they do not like

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