Employees checking their Blackberries or whispering to each other during a meeting is an example of which type of communication noise?
A) ambiguity
B) competition
C) jargon
D) semantics

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Competition noise refers to distractions caused by factors outside of the message itself, such as other conversations or devices. In this case, the employees are distracted by their Blackberries, which are competing for their attention during the meeting.

Employees Checking Their Blackberries or Whispering to Each Other During