Organizational Communication Answers
Define organization and explain three of the characteristics of an organization. Give three examples of organizations, try to include an organization that you belong to.
An organization is a group of people who coordinate their activities to achieve shared goals. Organizations have common goals, a structure that assigns roles and responsibilities, and communication that helps members coordinate their work. Three examples are a school, a local sports team, and a workplace or business. An organization I belong to could also be a school club, team, or another group I participate in.
The flowchart above illustrates which type of organizational message?
____________: a formal message from people on the same hierarchy level.
The picture above is an example of a _____________ message.
The flowchart above illustrates which type of organizational messages?
Explain the three types of formal messages and give an example for each. Explain an informal (grapevine) message.
The three types of formal messages are downward, upward, and lateral. Downward communication flows from a manager to employees, such as a supervisor sending instructions about a new procedure. Upward communication flows from employees to managers, such as an employee submitting a progress report or suggestion. Lateral communication occurs between people at the same level, such as two department coworkers coordinating a project. An informal, or grapevine, message spreads through unofficial conversations among members, such as coworkers sharing news about a possible change in the workplace.
The flowchart above illustrates which type of organizational message?
_________ goals may not be exactly the same, but they still work together for a common good.
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