Considered as its shortcomings and why?

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Which of the listed features of the upward communication can be

Upward Communication

Considered as its shortcomings and why?

Which of the listed features of the downward communication can be

What basic assumptions is downward communication based on?

How can downward communication defined?

What was the advantage of the multidirectional communication system?

What negative effect did this communication have on business?

How long were these communication traditions applied in business?

Which of the listed features of the upward communication can be considered as its shortcomings and why?

How was this communication called and why?

What communication was typical in the past?

Comprehension questions.

· Downward communication accepts the premise (principle) ” The boss is always right”.

· It creates an awareness among employees of the objectives, targets and goals.

· It may get delayed or distorted as it goes down through the various levels of the hierarchical set up as all decisions are taken without any proper feedback.

· It establishes a certain authority in the organization and discipline.

Communication maintained from lower level of employees to higher-ups is called upward communication.

· It gives scope for the employees to offer their suggestions, opinions, make complaints and seek redirection of their grievances.

· It helps an organization to receive and reset its objectives at realistic levels.

· It may cause ego problems to persons in higher hierarchical positions.

· It may also lead to meaningless criticisms of the policies by disgruntled (dissatisfied) employees.

· It makes the organization responsive to suggestions and ideas.

· It invites the opinions of personnel at the lower level.