Lateral Communication Occurs When a Message Is Sent to a Person

question 65

Multiple Choice

Lateral communication occurs when a message is sent to a person:

• A) at a higher level in the organization.
• B) at the same level in the organization.
• C) outside the organization.
• D) at a lower level on the organization chart.

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Definitions:

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Inferior

Lower in rank, quality, or status; often implies being of lesser value or importance than something else.

Laissez-Faire Racism

Maintaining the status quo of racial groups by persistent stereotyping and blaming of minorities for achievement and socioeconomic gaps between groups.

Negative Stereotyping

The act of assigning adverse and often unfair beliefs onto individuals or groups based on their presumed characteristics.