Asked by clara batista on Jun 15, 2024

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Briefly describe the formal and informal channels that communication travels within an organization.

Formal Channels

Official, recognized pathways for communication or information dissemination within an organization.

Informal Channels

Communication paths that are not officially sanctioned within an organization and often rely on personal relationships.

  • Distinguish between formal and informal communication channels in an organization.
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Melissa HenriquezJun 16, 2024
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Formal: Horizontal (between people on the same level of authority) and vertical (information travels up and down the levels of authority) channels.Informal: The grapevine (information passes unofficially in many directions through a web-like pathway).