Managers must be aware that upward channels have inherent shortcomings. For example, __________.
A) an employee may be competing for the manager's job and is willing to remain silent and watch the manager stumble
B) a subordinate's own personal anxieties almost always color what is communicated
C) employees are not always comfortable giving direct upward feedback
D) all of the above

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All of the options listed are examples of inherent shortcomings in upward communication channels, highlighting issues such as competition, personal anxieties, and discomfort in providing feedback.

Managers Must Be Aware That Upward Channels Have Inherent Shortcomings