When effective communication occurs, which of the following is true?
1.
The message is understood by the sender and the receiver.
2.
The message is fully understood by the receiver.
3.
The message is fully understood by the sender.
4.
Communication is effective by telling someone what to do.
ANS: 1
Effective communication occurs when both the sender and the receiver understand the message.
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