A Machine That John Works on Has Ceased to Work

question 59

Multiple Choice

A machine that John works on has ceased to work.Even though his manager would be able to help him,John fears informing his manager and decides to solve the problem himself.John's act illustrates a common organizational communication problem referred to as:

• A) shielding.
• B) insubordination.
• C) negative instrumentality.
• D) filtering.
• E) information bombardment.

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