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High-quality work requires effective communication by supervisors and their employees. Communication is the process by which people send and receive information about opinions, facts, or feelings. Communication is at the heart of the supervisor's job. To work with their managers, their employees, and supervisors in other departments, supervisors send and receive ideas, instructions, progress reports, and many other kinds of information-which can occupy 75 percent of a supervisor's workday.

This activity is important because as a supervisor, you must be able to communicate effectively. The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding of the communication process.

As discussed in the textbook, which of the following is a drawback to written communication?

Multiple Choice

-It is effective for sending brief messages quickly to one or more persons.
-It is almost impossible to decode nuances and gestures that clarify the sender's intent.
-It discourages bias and hidden agendas.
-It represents a two-way dialogue between sender and receiver.
-It fosters accurate interpretation of a specific situation.