Question

When MediFax was a small company, information flowed freely from the sales force to all areas of the home office. This most closely represents the ________. informal network all-channel network wheel network chain network

Answer 1

Answer: All channel network

Explanation:

A communication network is the pattern of directions through which information flows in an organization. The all-channel network, is when communications flow upward, downward or laterally among all the workers in an organization.

All-channel network supports an equal, unrestricted and participative culture in the organization. It brings about high employee satisfaction.

MediFax uses an all-channel network because information flowed freely from the sales force to every area of the home office.

Answer 2

Answer:

all-channel network (or star network)

Explanation:

In an all channel or star network, all the members of the organization communicate with each other in an equal and unrestricted manner. This means that any member of the organization can be reached by the other members without any type of restriction or filter.  

Communications and information is exchanged freely and flows upward, downward or sideways. The advantage of the star network is that members will communicate with each other without hesitations or constraints.