3.5.2 - Downward Communication
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Practice Questions
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What is downward communication?
💡 Hint: Think about who is giving the information.
Name one example of downward communication.
💡 Hint: Consider how managers usually communicate with their teams.
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What is an example of downward communication?
💡 Hint: Consider who is sending the message.
True or False: Downward communication is only about giving orders.
💡 Hint: Think about all the ways a manager communicates with their team.
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Design a plan for a manager to improve downward communication in a fictional company facing high employee turnover due to unclear directives.
💡 Hint: Think about how communication can build trust and clarity.
Evaluate the impact of poor downward communication in a case of an organizational change, such as layoffs.
💡 Hint: Consider the fear and uncertainty that can arise from lack of communication.
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