The Chain of Command Does Not Reflect the Number of Communication

question 266

Multiple Choice

The chain of command does not reflect the number of communication channels that exist in organizations because

• A)it ignores informal communication.
• B)it ignores downward communication.
• C)it ignores upward communication.
• D)it ignores horizontal communication.
• E)managers may not encode communication.

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Wealthy Country

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Social Mobility

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Meritocratic Mobility

The movement of individuals within or between social strata in a society based on their abilities, talents, and merits rather than on class privilege or wealthy heritage.

Social Capital

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