Which of the following is a disadvantage of the oral, in-person combination of channel and medium?
A) There is limited opportunity for immediate feedback.
B) There is no permanent, verifiable record of the communication.
C) Misunderstanding are frequent and difficult to solve.
D) There are limited and vague nonverbal cues.
E) There is limited opportunity to express emotion and feelings in a coherent manner.
Answer: B
Explanation: B) The oral, in-person combination of channel and medium allow for immediate feedback, a chance to resolve misunderstandings, rich nonverbal cues and the opportunity to express the emotion behind the message, but it does not provide a permanent, verifiable record of the communication, unless recorded.
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