1. Communication between a subordinate reporting to a superior is classified as:

2. If Maslow’s assumption that a satisfied need no longer motivates were proven false, the foundation of the Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory would be undermined. This is an example of which theoretical assumption?

3. What is the primary purpose of providing good on-the-job training, a crucial role performed by the supervisor?

4. Which formal communication network uses the manager as the central hub, where all subordinates communicate only with the manager, and the manager communicates with all subordinates?

5. The Democratic or Participative leadership style is characterized by the leader:

6. Communication is considered the basis of coordination in an enterprise because:

7. The element of directing that involves the exchange of ideas, views, facts, and feelings to create a common understanding is known as:

8. When a superior consciously avoids providing proper incentives to a subordinate, this results in which type of communication barrier?

9. The ability of a leader to maintain good interpersonal relations and a congenial work environment is highlighted as a key component of leadership:

10. Which Grapevine network is considered the most popular, where an individual communicates only with trusted persons, who in turn communicate with their trusted persons?

11. What importance of leadership focuses on its ability to help subordinates develop potential and provides training for future management roles?

12. In which leadership style does the leader give orders and expect subordinates to obey them, relying on one-way communication?

13. The element of the communication process that acts as a hindrance or obstruction to the communication flow is termed:

14. If a newly appointed CEO introduces a major cultural overhaul to instill leadership qualities and build “warrior-entrepreneurs,” this demonstrates the importance of directing in:

15. Which measure for improving communication effectiveness suggests involving subordinates in decision-making?

16. Communication that flows through the officially established channels, either oral or written, is classified as:

17. Which type of communication arises spontaneously from social needs and does not follow the formal lines of the organizational hierarchy?

18. In the communication process, what is the action of converting the message into symbols, pictures, or words?

19. According to the principles of directing, what is the desired outcome of the ‘Harmony of objectives’ principle?

20. When an employee interprets a word differently than the manager intended because the symbols have different meanings, this is categorized as a:

21. Which characteristic of directing highlights that it flows exclusively from a superior to a subordinate through the organisational hierarchy?

22. When rigid rules and complex organizational structure prevent information from flowing freely, this creates a:

23. Premature evaluation, where the receiver jumps to conclusions before the message is complete, falls under which category of communication barriers?

24. The lack of willingness of a subordinate to communicate potential problems to a superior, perhaps due to fear of challenge to authority, is classified as a:

25. Which leadership style provides the highest degree of independence to followers, with the manager acting primarily as a support and information supplier?