Among the formal communication networks, the flow of communication is slow in the ______ network, where each person can communicate only with his adjoining two persons.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Circular
Option (1) Wheel — Incorrect. In the wheel network, all subordinates talk through one superior, who acts as the hub of the wheel. They are not allowed to talk among themselves.
Option (2) Free flow — Incorrect. In the free flow network, each person can talk with all others freely, so the flow is fast.
Option (3) Circular — Correct. In the circular network, communication moves in a circle. Each person can talk only with his two adjoining persons, so a message passes from one person to the next and the flow is slow.
Option (4) Single chain — Incorrect. The single chain network exists between a supervisor and his subordinates. Communication flows from every superior to his subordinate, level by level.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Formal Communication … Different types of communication networks may operate in formal organisation. Some of the popular communication networks are presented and discussed in given figure. “(iv) Free flow: In this network, each person can communicate with others freely. The flow of communication is fast in this network.” |