Identify the correct combination of formal communication.

A. Chain, Inverted V
B. Inverted V, gossip network, cluster network
C. Gossip network, probability, network, cluster network
D. Probability network, free flow, circular
E. Wheel, circular, free flow

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A and E only

The correct answer is Option (1) → A and E only.

A. Chain, Inverted V- formal.

B. Inverted V, gossip network, cluster network- Inverted V is formal whereas others are informal.

C. Gossip network, probability, network, cluster network- All are informal network.

D. Probability network, free flow, circular- Probability is informal whereas others are formal.

E. Wheel, circular, free flow- formal.

Formal communication flows through official channels designed in the organisation chart. Different types of communication networks may operate in formal organisation. Some of the popular communication networks are as follows-

(i) Single chain: This network exists between a supervisor and his subordinates. Since many levels exist in an organisation structure, communication flows from every superior to his subordinate through single chain.

(ii) Wheel: In wheel network, all subordinates under one superior communicate through him only as he acts as a hub of the wheel. The subordinates are not allowed to talk among themselves.

(iii) Circular: In circular network, the communication moves in a circle. Each person can communicate with his adjoining two persons. In this network, communication flow is slow.

(iv) Free flow: In this network, each person can communicate with others freely. The flow of communication is fast in this network.

(v) Inverted V: In this network, a subordinate is allowed to communicate with his immediate superior as well as his superiors superior. However, in later case, only prescribed communication takes place.