With Respect to the Structure of Language,__________ Are the Minimal

question 84

Short Answer

With respect to the structure of language,__________ are the minimal meaningful units of speech that allow people to distinguish one word from another.

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Definitions:

Upward Communication

The flow of information from lower levels of a hierarchy to the higher levels, such as from employees to management.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or feedback among individuals or teams at the same hierarchical level within an organization.

MUM Effect

Keeping mum about undesirable messages (choosing not to share bad news).

Quid Pro Quo Harassment

Implied or explicit promise of reward in exchange for sexual favors or threat of retaliation if sexual favors are withheld, given to an employee by a coworker or a superior. The Latin phrase quid pro quo roughly means “You do something for me and I’ll do something for you.”