Steve, the vice president of engineering, discusses manufacturing needs with Ella, the vice president of manufacturing. This is an example of vertical communication.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Communication up and down the corporate hierarchy is often called vertical communication. Communication among employees at the same level in the hierarchy, or sideways, is called horizontal communication.

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Which of the following would be reported in the cash flow from operating activities section of the cash flow statement under the direct method?

A. Cash payments made on short-term notes. B. Issuance of common stock. C. Interest and dividends received. D. Increase in taxes payable.

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Negotiators who fail to set clear goals are not in a position to evaluate proposals quickly and accurately.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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______ is the overall perception of what is fair in an organization.

A. Organizational commitment B. Perceived organizational support C. Expectancy theory D. Organizational justice

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A toy maker hires an outside firm to perform product assembly. This is an example of the use of?

a. Contract manufacturing b. Contract development c. Contract services d. Contract offshoring

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