Peter is working on a project. He feels that the parameters need to be changed to meet the client specifications. First he must talk to his immediate supervisor, who then discusses the issue with her department director. Peter is most likely part of which type of small-group network?
A) vertical
B) direct
C) chain
D) all-channel
E) box

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In a chain network, communication flows only in one direction, where a member communicates only with the immediate next member in the chain. This type of network is common in organizations with hierarchical structures. Peter communicates with his immediate supervisor, who goes on to communicate with her department director, which suggests a linear flow of communication, making Peter part of a chain network.

Peter Is Working on a Project