Which of the Following Is an Example of Downward Communication

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of downward communication?

• A) Harry is reporting the work he has done for the day to his supervisor.
• B) Ben, an assembly line worker, is communicating some safety concerns he has to his manager.
• C) Silas has just sent a request for leave to his supervisor and is hoping that it will be accepted.
• D) John and Jack, the production and the marketing managers, have met to discuss the budget constraints they are facing.
• E) Ray is holding his monthly meeting with his team in which he informs them of their monthly targets.

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