$1.$ Explain why communication is essential for effective management.

$2.$ Describe the model of communications.

$3.$ Explain how an open communication climate and the choice of a communication channel influences the quality of communication.

$4.$ Clarify how communicating with candor, asking questions, listening, and paying attention to nonverbal communication affect communication between a manager and the employee.

$5.$ Describe the manager$$s role in using social media to improve organizational communications.

$6.$ Explain the role of personal communication channels, including networks and the grapevine, in enhancing organizational communication.

$7.$ Compare and contrast formal and informal organizational communications. Chapter Questions