Horizontal communication feature – UGC NET Question

Horizontal communication takes place between individuals at the same hierarchical level within an organisation. When teachers of the same rank coordinate a joint project,they are sharing information and decisions sideways rather than up or down. This fits the definition of horizontal communication.

Option A:
This option is correct because the interaction helps in coordination and collaboration among peers. It does not involve authority differences,but mutual planning.

Option B:
Upward communication would involve messages from teachers to higher authorities,such as heads or principals.

Option C:
Diagonal communication crosses both department and level,for example between a teacher and a non academic administrator.

Option D:
Mass communication refers to media reaching large anonymous audiences,not peer collaboration in a department.