discussion 5

Based on your readings from this week's chapters, please answer the following questions:

1. Which do you think is more important for organizations: downward communication or upward communication? Why? 
2. Which of the conflict causes do you feel is most challenging to a manager? Why?
3. Critique Fiedler’s LPC theory. Are other elements of the situation important? Do you think Fiedler’s assertion about the inflexibility of leader behavior makes sense? Why or why not?