For this part of the portfolio, the focus is on effective workplace communication. Respond to the questions below based on what you have learned in class and read in Chapter $4$ of your textbook:

$1.$ Organizational communication

a$)$ In your own words, define the following types of communication within an organization:

$$ Vertical communication $($downward$,$ upward$)$

$$ Horizontal communication

$$ Grapevine communication

b$)$ Provide one example for each of the three categories.

c$)$ What problems do you think can occur with each of these categories?

$2.$ Setting communication standards in a diverse workplace

Create a set of communication standards that would promote effective communication in a diverse workplace. Choose and focus on writing about one of the topics below.

$$ List some important cross$-$cultural communication differences and how to overcome them at work.

$$ Guidelines on respectfully communicating in verbal, written, and electronic methods.

$$ Rules regarding the use of digital information technology, i$.$e$.$ confidentiality, security, and email in a multicultural organization.