Question

Commuication from the clerks to the managing director is a _____________ communication. A) Informal B) Down Stream C) Up Stream D) Grapevine​

Answer 1

Communication from the clerics to the managing director is an upstream communication.

Explanation:

• Informal communication refers to the process of communication among the workers of a firm in a personal capacity.
• Downstream communication refers to the process of communication which flows from the higher authority to the lower authority.
• Grapevine is another channel of informal communication that exists within the formal channels of communication.
• The upstream channel of communication is one where information flows from a lower authority to a higher authority.
• Therefore, upstream communication is the correct answer.