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Chap 14 Notes
Chap 14 Notes
○ Constraint emotions
○ Watch nonverbal cues
Effective organizational communication:
● Formal vs Informal communication
○ Formal: communication that takes place within prescribed
organizational work arrangements
○ Informal: communication not defined by the organization’s structural
hierarchy
● Direction of flow:
○ Downward: flows from managers to employees
■ Town hall meeting: Informal public meetings where information
can be relayed, issues can be discussed, or employees can be
brought together to celebrate accomplishments