There seem to be many conflicts between the staff at a new school. The principal thinks the conflicts are due to communication issues because all the teachers are from other schools and have different backgrounds. In a meeting the principal asks the teachers to throw out thoughts about communication so they can start to solve their conflicts. Which of the following statements is the only accurate statement about communication?

a. "We have a breakdown in communication in the school."
b. "Communication is always a good thing and we should encourage it."
c. "Just because we talk about the problems does not mean we have successful communication."
d. "If we can just learn to communicate our problems will be solved."


C. "Just because we talk about the problems does not mean we have successful communication." (Communication competence is equal to communication effectiveness.)

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