Communications Process Expert (Scenario)
Margaret works as the human resource manager for Horizon Software, Inc., a company that focuses on the development and implementation of customized software applications for public and private sector organizations. The past few months have been very challenging, and unfortunately some key opportunities have been missed due to poor communication within the company. The employees have started complaining about an apparent lack of communication among company managers. Margaret decided that it was imperative to conduct an organizational communication workshop for these managers.

-Margaret begins the workshop by defining communication as ________.
A)transmission of messages
B)presentation and acknowledgement of ideas
C)transfer and understanding of meaning
D)delivery and receipt of written and verbal messages

Question

Communications Process Expert (Scenario)
Margaret works as the human resource manager for Horizon Software, Inc., a company that focuses on the development and implementation of customized software applications for public and private sector organizations. The past few months have been very challenging, and unfortunately some key opportunities have been missed due to poor communication within the company. The employees have started complaining about an apparent lack of communication among company managers. Margaret decided that it was imperative to conduct an organizational communication workshop for these managers.

-Margaret begins the workshop by defining communication as ________.
A)transmission of messages
B)presentation and acknowledgement of ideas
C)transfer and understanding of meaning
D)delivery and receipt of written and verbal messages

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Margaret's definition of communication emphasizes the importance of understanding meaning, which is only possible through effective transfer of information. Options A, B, and D do not take into account the importance of understanding the message.