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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37794 Communication Systems
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
In  most  organizations  there  are  both  formal  and  informal  information  systems.  Formal  communication  systems  are  the  methods  used  to    information  necessary  for  conducting  the  business  of  the  organization.  Formal  communications    to  rules  and  regulations  prescribed  by  the  profession  or  law  (for  example,  formal  reporting  procedures  for  tracking  injuries  in  the  workplace).  This  is  information  that  flows  within  the  chain  of  command  or  within  task  responsibilities.  The  message  may  be  procedures  to  provide  regular  progress  reports  to  managers.  It  may  be  scheduled  meetings  to    information  on  the  status  of  a  project.  Human  resources  may  arrange  seminars  to  convey  new  policies  and  procedures.  The  formal  communication  system  makes  sure  necessary  information  flows  through  the  organization  and  that    of  this  information  is  controlled.  Not  everyone  in  an  organization  has  access  to  progress  reports  or  attends  project  meetings.  Formal  communication  systems  ensure  that  information  is  available  to  those  who  need  it  and  not  to  others.

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Correct answer: convey

Explanation: The verb 'convey' fits grammatically and contextually as it means to communicate or make known, which aligns perfectly with the sentence's focus on formal communication systems used to share necessary information.

Meaning: 'Convey' means to communicate or transmit information from one person or group to another.

Wrong options:

  • survey: 'Survey' means to examine or look over, which does not fit the context of communicating information.
  • purvey: 'Purvey' means to supply or provide, but it is not commonly used in the context of communication, making it unsuitable here.
  • socialize: 'Socialize' refers to interacting with others in a social context, which does not align with the formal communication aspect of the sentence.
Correct answer: conform

Explanation: The word 'conform' is appropriate as it indicates that formal communications must adhere to established rules and regulations, fitting well within the context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Conform' means to comply with rules, standards, or laws, indicating that formal communications follow specific guidelines.

Wrong options:

  • transform: 'Transform' means to change in form or appearance, which does not relate to adhering to rules in communication.
  • reform: 'Reform' means to make changes to improve something, which does not fit the context of following existing rules.
  • deform: 'Deform' means to distort or change the shape of something, which is contrary to the idea of adhering to rules.
Correct answer: exchange

Explanation: The verb 'exchange' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the act of giving and receiving information, which is the purpose of scheduled meetings mentioned in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Exchange' means to give and receive something in return, in this case, information about the status of a project.

Wrong options:

  • range: 'Range' refers to a variety or extent of something, which does not apply to the context of sharing information.
  • estrange: 'Estrange' means to cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate, which is irrelevant to the context of communication.
  • manage: 'Manage' means to be in charge of or control, which does not fit the context of sharing or discussing information.
Correct answer: dissemination

Explanation: The term 'dissemination' is correct as it refers to the act of spreading information widely, which aligns with the context of controlling how information flows within the organization.

Meaning: 'Dissemination' means the act of spreading something, especially information, widely to ensure it reaches the intended audience.

Wrong options:

  • hallucination: 'Hallucination' refers to perceiving something that is not present, which is completely unrelated to the context of information flow.
  • predomination: 'Predomination' means the state of being predominant or having greater power, which does not apply to the context of controlling information dissemination.
  • determination: 'Determination' refers to the firmness of purpose or resolve, which does not fit the context of spreading or controlling information.

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