You are the manager of a legal consulting firm. Which of the following is an example of microbarrier of communication that you are likely to come across?
A) The firm has several international clients who speak different languages and have different cultures.
B) The legal data that your firm processes on a daily basis is increasingly becoming more complex.
C) The firm must keep abreast of the frequent changes that are made to laws and regulations in order to remain competitive.
D) The firm is forced to maintain a highly efficient information system to be able to access timely and accurate information.
E) The firm's clients incorrectly perceive the information that is provided to them.

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Microbarriers of communication refer to small and specific obstacles that create communication problems. Clients incorrectly perceiving information provided to them is an example of a microbarrier, as it can cause misunderstandings and communication breakdowns within the legal consulting firm. Options A through D do not represent microbarriers of communication, as they refer to larger challenges associated with international clients, complex data processing, keeping abreast of changes in legal regulations, and maintaining an efficient information system.

You Are the Manager of a Legal Consulting Firm