What type of organizational communication flows downward from executive management to operational subordinates?
AUpward Communication
BDownward Communication
CHorizontal (Lateral) Communication
DDiagonal Communication
Explanation
• Downward Communication moves from higher managerial levels to lower-level employees (e.g., policy announcements, job directives, feedback).
• Upward Communication flows from subordinates to managers (e.g., progress reports, employee grievances).
• Horizontal Communication occurs between peers or managers across equivalent hierarchy levels.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Communication
- Subtopic: Organizational Communication

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