The Fewer Authority Levels Through Which Communication Must Pass, the Less

question 115

Multiple Choice

The fewer authority levels through which communication must pass, the less information will be lost or distorted. As a result, in flatter organizations, _____ is less of a problem with downward communication.

• A) filtering
• B) miscommunication
• C) lack of openness
• D) information overload
• E) inconsistent communication

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Definitions:

Television

A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used for broadcasting entertainment, news, and information.

Hot Media

Media that contain a great deal of information but involve only a single sensory organ and demand very little from their audience (e.g., newspapers).

McLuhan

A Canadian philosopher best known for his work on media theory, including the concepts of the global village and the medium is the message.

Traditional Sociology

The study of social behaviors, institutions, and functions using established theories and methodologies from the discipline's history.