Senior Executives at a Large Tire Company Learned That a Line

question 10

Multiple Choice

Senior executives at a large tire company learned that a line of tires had a tendency to fall apart in very warm weather.This resulted in several vehicle accidents in the Middle East and South America.However, the executives did not hear about these problems until several weeks after the lower-level managers learned about the same.Although the senior executives encourage staff to openly communicate all information, the lower-level staff held back the information for fear that they might lose their jobs.Which communication concept best describes this communication situation?

• A)Media richness
• B)Persuasive communication
• C)Filtering
• D)Flaming
• E)Information overload

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Definitions:

Receptors

Specialized cells or protein molecules in the body that receive and respond to chemical signals, such as neurotransmitters or hormones.

Energy

The capacity to do work or produce change, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and others.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves, including visible light.

Gamma Rays

High-frequency electromagnetic waves emitted by atomic nuclei during radioactive decay, possessing high energy capable of penetrating most materials.