Question

what are the advantages of diagonal flow of communication?

Answer 1

Diagonal Communication is the communication held between different structures of a business firm. It is the communication between the higher and lower sectors of a business firm. It is also known as cross-functional communication.

There are both advantages and disadvantages of diagonal communication.

(i) Advantages: The advantages of diagonal communication are:

(a) It ends communication barriers between the higher and lower sectors of a business.

(b) It increases the efficiency and speed of the labour if positive relations are created.

(c) It can be used as a team build up/motivational tool.

(d) It helps in challenge and production management of the firm.