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13.3.1. Based on Direction
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- 1.
What is downward communication?
Hint
Think about how directives are given.
- 2.
Name one example of upward communication.
Hint
Consider how employees express their thoughts.
- 3.
What type of communication goes from management to staff?
- Lateral
- Upward
- Downward
Hint
Think about who gives instructions.
- 4.
True or False: Upward communication is when peers communicate.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider who is sharing feedback.
- 5.
Create a communication plan for a new project team that includes all four types of directional communication.
Hint
Consider meetings, feedback forms, and inter-departmental updates.
- 6.
Analyze a case study of a company that failed due to poor upward communication. What went wrong, and how could it have been improved?
Hint
Reflect on the specifics of communication barriers.
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4 min
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70%
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- You can use hints if you need help
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