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Explain the following types of communication networks: i) The circle. ii) The wheel iii) The all- channel. iv) The 'Y'

      

Explain the following types of communication networks:
i) The circle.
ii) The wheel
iii) The all- channel.
iv) The 'Y'

  

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Kavungya
i. Circle Network
Type of communication network where members communicate if they share something in
common, such as experiences, beliefs, areas of expertise, background or office location. For
example, the people who you may informally socialize with in your office area may be a part of
your circle network. Circle networks are not described as teamwork.
ii. Wheel Network
Communication network where, information flows from one central member of the group to the
rest of the members. Other group members may not have to communicate with each other to
perform well. An example would be a group of independent makeup consultants who report to
one regional mentor. The independent makeup consultants do not need to interact with one
another in order to perform. Wheel networks do not exist in teams, since teams signify intense
interaction between all members of a group.
iii) All-Channel Network
An all-channel network is found in teams. Teamwork is characterized with high levels of intense
communication. Each team member communicates with every other team member.
Information flows in all directions. Computer programs are often utilized to maintain effective
communication in teams due to their efficiency.
iv. The Y network
The Y network is similar to the chain except that two members fall outside the chain. In the Y
network, for example, members A and B can send information to C, but they can receive
information from no one. C and D can exchange information; E can receive information from D
but cannot send any information. For example, two assistant principals, (A and B) report to the
principal (C). The principal, in turn, reports to the assistant superintendent (D), who reports to
the superintendent (E).
Kavungya answered the question on May 17, 2019 at 15:52


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