2.4 - Types of Business Communication
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Practice Questions
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Define internal communication.
💡 Hint: Think of what happens within a company.
What is vertical communication?
💡 Hint: Consider communications between a boss and their employees.
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What type of communication occurs within a business?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of information inside the company.
True or False: Informal communication is always less effective than formal communication.
💡 Hint: Consider the value of casual interactions.
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Create a communication plan for a new project that outlines how both formal and informal communication will be utilized. Include potential barriers and how to overcome them.
💡 Hint: Think about when you would want structured information sharing versus casual brainstorming.
Analyze a situation in your school or workplace where communication was ineffective. Identify whether it was vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, and suggest improvements.
💡 Hint: Consider discussing real-life examples of miscommunication.
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