Business management

Please answer each question with no more than four sentences each. These are basic group topic questions.

Of the three directions of communication, downward, upward and lateral which do you think is the most effective and why?
How can you overcome the barriers to effective communication?
What is the difference between formal and informal channels of communication and which do you prefer
What are the global implications that have an impact on effective communication?
How would you deal with communicating effectively in your workplace environment where there may be a cultural barrier?
What are some of the communication problems you have in the workplace and how would you improve them?
What are the different modes of communication and the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which one do you prefer to use in your workplace?