Which of the Following Statements About Formal and Informal Communication

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about formal and informal communication channels is most accurate?

• A) All relevant organizational information should flow through formal communication channels.
• B) Ideally, the heaviest flow of information within an organization should be downward from decision makers to workers.
• C) Managers should do everything possible to avoid grapevine communication within an organization.
• D) The longer the lines of communication, the greater the chance for message distortion.

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Definitions:

Beginning Raw Materials Inventory

Refers to the value of raw materials on hand at the start of a financial or production period.

Indirect Labor Cost

Expenses associated with employees who assist in the production process indirectly, such as maintenance and janitorial staff, contributing to the overall production environment.

Factory Insurance Cost

The premiums paid for insurance policies that protect manufacturing facilities and operations against risks like fire, theft, or worker injuries.

Overhead Cost Applied

The amount of indirect costs allocated to a particular cost object, such as a product or project, based on a predetermined overhead rate.