Question

Which of the following are barriers to effective listening that managers often face? (Choose every
correct answer.)
rich visual cues
internal noise
flat business organization
lack of time

Answer 1

Correct answers: internal noise and lack of time.

- Internal noise: mental distractions, preoccupation, biases and emotions that prevent focusing on the speaker.
- Lack of time: hurry and time pressure lead to multitasking, interrupting, or skipping attentive listening.

(Rich visual cues are generally helpful for communication; a flat organization is not a typical listening barrier.)