Which of the following best exemplifies informal, interdepartmental

communication?

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A. Lysette works in sales. She walks over to the desk of Roger, who

works in marketing, to ask him a question.

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B. Phyllis writes a letter to a new supplier, outlining the terms of their

agreement

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C. Cindy is the CEO of a company. She drafts a memorandum about

a major change in company policy.

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D. Larry, who works in the marketing department, sends an email to

Joe, who also works in the marketing department.

A. Lysette works in sales. She walks over to the desk of Roger, who

works in marketing, to ask him a question.

Explanation:

As Lysette works in sales. She walks over to the desk of Roger, who

works in marketing, to ask him a question. This best exemplifies an informal, interdepartmental form of communication, because both of the employees work in the same organisation where Lysette has chosen to go to his desk so she can ask him a question, instead of sending him an email or asking via another formal channel. This method will decrease the time in getting the answer to her query and considered as one the easy method of communicating with co-workers.