Read the following passage and answer the question.

Raj is the marketing manager in the company. He does not allow the salesmen working under him to freely express their opinion and feelings regarding work matters. But Raj has the ability to influence others to bring about a change in their behaviour. He assured its employees that no worker will be retrenched from the job. He provided basic salary which helps to satisfy the physiological needs of employees. After 2 years, company earns the profit which he shares with its employees.

He does not allow the salesmen working under him to freely express their opinion and feelings regarding work matters.

Which organsational barrier to communication is created by Raj in the given lines?

Status

The correct answer is option 1- Status.

Status is the organsational barrier to communication created by Raj in the given lines.

Status of superior may create psychological distance between him and his subordinates. A status conscious manager also may not allow his subordinates to express their feelings freely.