Table 9.1
Organizational communication students are observing and studying the communication at a corporate board meeting. Because the company is a multinational company, some of the people present are wearing headphones to hear the simultaneous translation from English language of the speaker at the head of the table, into their languages.
-Refer to Table 9.1. The first two hours of this meeting is a report on the company's progress over the last year, supported by data pertaining to growth in market share, overall profits, revenue forecasts, etc. The most effective medium for conveying this information would be:
A) just what they are doing, a oral presentation.
B) the telephone for one-on-one discussion.
C) text-messaging or micro-blogging.
D) a written memo or report, supported by graphs and tables.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A written memo or report, supported by graphs and tables would be the most effective medium for conveying information about the company's progress over the last year, as it allows for clear and concise presentation of data, which can be referred to and analyzed at a later time.

Table 9.1 Organizational Communication Students Are Observing and Studying the Communication at Communication