Zeus Industries sells satellite television systems. Recently, the company invested heavily in one of the many new technologies available. Employees tell senior management that this investment was the right choice, but sales keep decreasing.
Some sales employees have also given incorrect information to suppliers, even though the company has held numerous intensive training sessions to keep sales personnel apprised of changes in the industry. The company has also received low customer service ratings from recent consumer surveys. These surveys indicate that customers are frustrated with the specialized technical knowledge necessary to operate their satellite systems. Which of the following best characterizes the communication problems occurring between employees and senior management?
A) filtering
B) sabotage
C) communication apprehension
D) information overload
E) selective perception
Question 2
Conditions that can create conflicts can be classified into three categories. Which of the following is one of these three categories that includes variables such as jurisdictional clarity, membergoal compatibility, and leadership styles?
A) communication
B) structure
C) personal variables
D) group interactions
E) process variables