Because Communication Is Frequently Biased When Flowing Upward,subordinates May __________

question 146

Multiple Choice

Because communication is frequently biased when flowing upward,subordinates may __________.

• A)only communicate with their bosses only when they have to.
• B)use email as a means to communicate with their bosses.
• C)communicate to their bosses only in writing.
• D)filter information and tell their superiors only what they think the boss wants to hear.
• E)tell their bosses everything they know about a subject.

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Definitions:

Taste Aversion

A learned response to eating a particular food that results in an aversion to it, often following an illness or bad experience associated with the food.

Innate Releasing Mechanism

A hypothetical mechanism in the brain that responds to specific sensory stimuli by triggering a fixed action pattern or innate behavior.

Learned Taste Aversion

Learned taste aversion is a psychological phenomenon where an individual develops a strong aversion to a food or substance after associating it with illness or discomfort.

Selective Learning

The process by which an individual learns certain information or skills while disregarding others deemed less relevant.