Fred is a department manager for a firm that develops computer-networking packages.This morning he held a staff meeting with his subordinates to inform them about some design changes.Several of them felt the changes might not work but were somewhat reluctant to bring it up in the meeting.Even though they did bring it up in the meeting,they diluted the impact of their objections and concerns.Fred didn't give them much chance anyway when he said,"I've been around here a long time.The changes will work.I don't have time to discuss it.Just make the changes and get on with things." This is a good example of how ______________ can become a barrier to effective communication.

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Filtering and status effects refer to the phenomenon where individuals with higher status may filter out or dismiss the concerns or objections of those with lower status, leading to a breakdown in effective communication. In this scenario, Fred's dismissive attitude towards his subordinates' concerns is an example of filtering and status effects.

Fred Is a Department Manager for a Firm That Develops