Because Communication Is Frequently Biased When Flowing Upward, Subordinates May

question 121

Multiple Choice

Because communication is frequently biased when flowing upward, subordinates may do which if the following?

• A) Only communicate with their bosses only when they have to.
• B) Use email as a means to communicate with their bosses.
• C) Communicate to their bosses only in writing.
• D) Filter information and tell their superiors only what they think the boss wants to hear.
• E) Tell their bosses everything they know about a subject.

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