The purchasing manager assigned to this team had already worked with George in the past.However, a difference of opinion had soured their relationship.As a result, the purchasing manager was unable to objectively evaluate and appreciate the various aspects of the current project described in the memorandum.This is an example of ________.
A) noise
B) channeling
C) feedback
D) encoding

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Noise refers to any interference that distorts or disrupts the communication process, and in this case, the personal history and differences between the purchasing manager and George are acting as noise, affecting the manager's ability to objectively evaluate the project.

The Purchasing Manager Assigned to This Team Had Already Worked