Within an organizational hierarchy, information and influence generally move
A) from manager to subordinate
B) vertically
C) subordinate to subordinate
D) horizontally

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Information and influence typically move vertically within an organizational hierarchy, flowing down from higher-level managers to lower-level employees. This is because managers are typically responsible for making decisions and setting goals, while front-line employees are responsible for executing those decisions and goals. While information may also move horizontally between colleagues at the same level within the organization, it is less common for influence to flow in this direction. Similarly, information and influence flowing upwards from subordinates to managers is relatively rare, as the power dynamic generally favors managers over their employees.

Within an Organizational Hierarchy, Information and Influence Generally Move