When a Manager Asks an Employee to Complete a Task

question 81

Multiple Choice

When a manager asks an employee to complete a task, he or she is using ________ communication.

• A) upward
• B) lateral
• C) informal
• D) formal

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Definitions:

Principal

The primary party involved in a transaction, agreement, or legal obligation, often responsible for fulfilling the terms of a contract.

Tort

A civil wrong or breach of duty to another person, as defined by law, that results in harm or injury, leading to legal liability.

Agents

Individuals or entities authorized to act on behalf of others in transactions or legal matters.

Undisclosed Principal

A situation in contract law where an agent acts on behalf of a principal, but the identity of the principal is not revealed to the third party.