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When superiors providedirections to their subordinates regarding what to do, thisis

known as a type of____________________ communication.

o Upward

o Horizontal

o Downward

o Lateral

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Answer:

Downward

Step-by-step explanation:

Downward communication

When instructions/orders given from Superiors to Subordinates.The instruction can be via mail,oral or handbooks it can be of any form. Examples are shareholders instructing management,teacher ordering students to bring notebooks etc.

Upward communication

When Information is sent bottom level to the upper levels in an organization.The information includes reports,judgments, estimations, propositions, complaints, appeals, etc

Lateral communication/Horizontal communication

When same hierarchical levels shares idea or information with each other for coordinating, fulfilling a common purpose or goal.It doesn't involve sharing information with up or down levels in organization.

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