What are the three formal communication channels in organizations?
A)downward,horizontal,and upward
B)hierarchical,functional,and organizational
C)horizontal,upward,and hierarchical
D)functional,organizational,and downward

Question

What are the three formal communication channels in organizations?
A)downward,horizontal,and upward  
B)hierarchical,functional,and organizational  
C)horizontal,upward,and hierarchical  
D)functional,organizational,and downward

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The three formal communication channels in organizations are downward, upward, and horizontal. Downward communication flows from higher levels of management to lower levels, upward communication flows from lower levels to higher levels, and horizontal communication flows between colleagues or departments at the same level. Option B is incorrect because functional and organizational channels are not formal communication channels, but rather refer to how tasks and responsibilities are divided in an organization. Option C is incorrect because it includes only upward and horizontal channels, but not downward. Option D is incorrect because it includes functional and organizational channels, which are not formal communication channels.

What Are the Three Formal Communication Channels in Organizations