Correct option is C
Face-to-face conversation has the highest
channel richness in communication. Channel richness refers to the capacity of a communication medium to effectively convey information, provide immediate feedback, and allow for personal interaction. Face-to-face conversations are considered the richest form of communication because they allow for verbal and non-verbal cues (body language, tone, gestures), immediate feedback, and emotional exchange, making the message clearer and more personal.
Information Booster: 1.
Face-to-face communication allows for instant clarification and feedback.
2. Rich channels are effective for complex, emotional, or sensitive communication.
3. Non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and gestures, add depth to face-to-face communication.
4.
Television and
newspapers are relatively lower in richness because they are one-way communication channels with delayed or no feedback.
5.
Formal reports are the least rich because they are highly structured, static, and lack interaction.
Additional Knowledge: ·
Television While it conveys both audio and visual information, it lacks immediate feedback and personal interaction, limiting its channel richness.
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Newspapers: These are low in richness as they are static, text-based, and provide no interactive element or immediate feedback.
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Formal reports: These are structured, formal documents with no interaction or feedback until after they are read, making them the least rich form of communication.