What is the primary role of communication in organizations?

• To connect people and ensure understanding

• To create conflicts

• To limit information flow

• To promote individualism

According to Littlejohn and Foss (2017), communication is defined as:

• A process of sharing information

• A method of controlling people

• A way to avoid misunderstandings

• A tool for competition

When is a group considered a client of communication?

• When it avoids external communication

• When it operates independently

• When it seeks help to improve communication processes

• When it has no conflicts

What is one role of communication specialists?

• To limit team interactions

• To observe and analyze communication patterns

• To create barriers in communication

• To enforce strict communication rules

Effective communication helps to:

• Reduce the need for teamwork

• Create competition among members

• Build trust and promote cooperation

• Increase misunderstandings

What can happen without effective communication in a group?

• Stronger relationships

• Conflicts and misunderstandings

• Clearer goals

• Increased productivity

How do communication professionals help resolve conflicts?

• Through open and respectful dialogue

• By ignoring the issues

• By taking sides

• By avoiding discussions

What is one example of a communication strategy?

• Creating a feedback form

• Ignoring employee concerns

• Limiting communication channels

• Promoting individual work

According to McQuail (2010), communication serves as what in an organization?

• The marketing strategy

• The nervous system

• The leadership structure

• The financial system

What is a benefit of hiring communication experts?

• To create more conflicts

• To strengthen relationships and support information flow

• To limit communication

• To enforce strict hierarchies