Because communication is frequently biased when flowing upward,subordinates may __________.
A)only communicate with their bosses only when they have to.
B)use email as a means to communicate with their bosses.
C)communicate to their bosses only in writing.
D)filter information and tell their superiors only what they think the boss wants to hear.
E)tell their bosses everything they know about a subject.

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Subordinates may filter information and tell their superiors only what they think the boss wants to hear because they fear retribution or negative consequences for disagreeing or delivering bad news.

Because Communication Is Frequently Biased When Flowing Upward,subordinates May __________