Diagonal Communication

question 51

Multiple Choice

Diagonal communication

• A)is the traditional flow of communication from higher to lower levels of the organization.
• B)occurs when individuals from different units and departments within an organization communicate.
• C)flows from lower organizational levels to higher ones.
• D)communication between peers and colleagues.
• E)not a term used in your textbook.

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