When the Manager Gives His Employee Her Performance Evaluation, He

question 56

Multiple Choice

When the manager gives his employee her performance evaluation, he is using

• A) horizontal communication.
• B) downward communication.
• C) upward communication.
• D) feedback.

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Definitions:

Grapevine

An informal communication network within an organization, spreading information through personal contact and gossip.

Situational Timing

The relevance and appropriateness of an action or decision in relation to the current environment or context.

Communication

The exchange of information or ideas between individuals or groups.

Low-Context Culture

A communication style that relies heavily on explicit and detailed verbal information rather than context, non-verbal cues, or shared history to convey meaning.