The workers at the Porteus Corporation have divided into several closeknit groups that stick together for lunch and coffee breaks. These groups are based on the business units in which these employees work. The employees in one group very seldom interact with workers in another. In this case, the Porteus Corporation is likely to face _____ barriers to effective communication.
A) organizational
B) physical
C) body language
D) perceptual

Question

The workers at the Porteus Corporation have divided into several close­knit groups that stick together for lunch and coffee breaks. These groups are based on the business units in which these employees work. The employees in one group very seldom interact with workers in another. In this case, the Porteus Corporation is likely to face _____ barriers to effective communication.
A) organizational
B) physical
C) body language
D) perceptual

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The close-knit groups based on business units indicate that there are silos within the organization, leading to organizational barriers to effective communication. The employees in one group seldom interact with workers in another group, which can lead to a lack of understanding and communication between different parts of the organization. Physical, body language, and perceptual barriers are not mentioned in the scenario and are therefore not the best choice.

The Workers at the Porteus Corporation Have Divided into Several