Messages can be distorted by the number of people involved (the network),the channels for transmission (oral,written),and the direction of flow (vertical,horizontal,informal).

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This statement is true. The more people involved in relaying a message, the greater the chance of distortion due to misinterpretation, selective filtering, and other factors. The channel of transmission, such as oral or written, can also affect how accurately the message is received and understood. Finally, the direction of flow, whether vertical (top-down) or horizontal (peer-to-peer), and whether formal or informal, can also impact the reliability of the message relayed.

Messages Can Be Distorted by the Number of People Involved