As a manager,Tim has realized that active listening is important because:

A) it encourages one-way communication.
B) it makes the listener take the speaker's message at face value.
C) it reduces the amount of involvement time for the listener.
D) it invites others to listen to you.

Active Listening

A method of communication where the listener fully focuses on the speaker, comprehends their message, offers responses, and remembers what was conveyed.

One-Way Communication

One-way communication describes a process where information is sent from a sender to a receiver without expecting or receiving any feedback or response.

Listener Involvement

The engagement and active participation of an audience member in the communication process.