Studies of group communication when group members are seated at a table:
A) the location one chooses around a table has no impact on his/her communication possibilities.
B) people who sit at the head of the table often emerge as the leaders of groups.
C) leaders emerge from the seat closest to the head of the table on the right side.
D) a group leader has the most power and the most effective communication from a position in the middle of a table.

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Studies suggest that people who sit at the head of the table often emerge as leaders of groups. This can be because they have a clearer view of the group and are perceived as having more authority.

Studies of Group Communication When Group Members Are Seated at a Table