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HudsonKB16

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on: Jul 21, 2018

What barrier to communication exists when two people attach different meanings to the
same word?

a. Jargon
b. Semantics
c. Synectics
d. Overload
e. Interaction

Question 2

Which of the following forms of organizational communication is most likely to be
distorted?

a. Vertical
b. Upward
c. Downward
d. Horizontal
e. Written

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aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B

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Reply #3 on: Jul 21, 2018

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