Which of the following is an example of downward communication in an organization?
A)A business professor submits a conference report to her dean.
B)Four accountants meet to discuss the quarterly financial reports.
C)Members of a task force submit a progress report to the CEO.
D)The CFO sends information about a new accounting regulation to employees in the accounting department.

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In this scenario, the information is being sent from a higher level employee (the CFO) to lower level employees (those in the accounting department), making it an example of downward communication. Choice A involves a lateral communication between a professor and a dean. Choice B involves a small group meeting, which is an example of horizontal communication. Choice C involves information being sent from a task force (which may consist of employees at different levels) to a CEO, which may be an example of both upward and horizontal communication.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Downward Communication