Which of the following statements accurately describes communication efficiency?
A) Efficient communication is the same as effective communication.
B) Efficient communication means that all noise has been eliminated from the communication process.
C) Efficient communication occurs at minimum cost in terms of resources expended.
D) Efficient communication occurs in one-way, rather than two-way, communication.
E) Efficient communication occurs when the intended message of the sender and the perceived meaning of the receiver are one and the same.

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Efficient communication refers to the ability to convey a message at the lowest possible cost, in terms of resources such as time, money, and effort, without necessarily implying the elimination of all noise, the equivalence of effectiveness, or specific communication directions.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Communication Efficiency