What does a sender-receiver model accomplish?

The correct answer is A. Describes the communications needed to manage the team or physical resources. In project management, the sender-receiver model maps out the communication paths and roles between those who send information (managers, leads) and those who receive it (team members, resource owners). Its primary purpose in a project context is to clarify what communications…

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What does a sender-receiver model accomplish?

Options

ADescribes the communications needed to manage the team or physical resources
BOutlines how stakeholders will be engaged through appropriate communication strategies
CDefines the lead, support, and risk management team members for each type of activity
DCreates feedback loops that allow for interaction and participation, and removes barriers

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
88% (22)
C
4% (1)
D
8% (2)

Explanation

In project management, the sender-receiver model maps out the communication paths and roles between those who send information (managers, leads) and those who receive it (team members, resource owners). Its primary purpose in a project context is to clarify what communications are necessary to coordinate and manage the project team and physical resources effectively. Option B describes how stakeholders are engaged, which relates to the stakeholder engagement plan. Option C describes a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM/RACI). Option D more closely describes the interactive communication model, which specifically emphasizes feedback loops and removing barriers.

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