Alejandro is annoyed that the new recruit, Ben, is working faster than anyone else in the group, making the rest of the group look bad. In the company cafeteria Alejandro teases Ben and calls him the 'super recruit' and imitates his style of working so rapidly. Alejandro wants to intimidate Ben so that he will work slower. Which function of communication is Alejandro using by making fun of Ben?
A) motivation
B) control
C) expression
D) information
E) formal

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Alejandro is using communication as a tool for control by teasing Ben and imitating him to make him feel intimidated and work slower. He wants to maintain control over the group's productivity and make sure that no one works too quickly and makes the others look bad.

Alejandro Is Annoyed That the New Recruit, Ben, Is Working