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HRPA CHRP-KE Exam - Topic 7 Question 15 Discussion

Posted by Benton on May 27, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Which of the following is an example of downward communication?

Suggested Answer: B

The HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework (Functional Domain: Organizational Effectiveness) identifies communication systems as essential for organizational coordination and culture.

Downward communication refers to information flowing from management to employees, often to provide instructions, policies, or updates.

Intranet serves as a downward communication channel, used by management to share policies, announcements, and procedures.

Employee surveys, open-door policies, and suggestion systems represent upward communication, where employees provide feedback to management.

Extract:

''Downward communication transmits organizational goals, policies, and procedures from management to employees through structured channels such as newsletters, intranets, and memos.''

(HRPA Competency Framework -- Organizational Effectiveness, CHRP Level, Knowledge Area: Communication and Change Management)

Thus, B. Intranet correctly represents downward communication.

Verified Reference Summary:

HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework -- Functional Domain: Organizational Effectiveness

CHRP Knowledge Exam Blueprint -- Communication and Organizational Design

HRPA Exam Preparation Guide -- Communication Systems and Structures


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17 comments · newest first
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Johnna 23 days ago
Employee surveys gather opinions, not direct orders.
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Ivette 28 days ago
True, intranet is a clear example of management to employees.
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Haydee 1 month ago
Suggestion system is for feedback, not really downward.
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Dottie 1 month ago
Open-door policy seems more like upward communication.
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Janey 1 month ago
I agree with Alex, intranet is direct communication.
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Leota 2 months ago
But isn't intranet more about sharing info downwards?
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Johnna 2 months ago
I feel like A) Employee surveys could also fit.
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Ivette 2 months ago
I think the answer is B) Intranet.
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Ines 2 months ago
Suggestion system seems more upward to me.
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Louisa 2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought it was more of a two-way thing.
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Clare 2 months ago
Totally agree, intranet is a classic example!
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Teri 3 months ago
I thought employee surveys were more about feedback, not downward.
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Renato 3 months ago
B) Intranet is definitely downward communication.
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Raina 3 months ago
I could be wrong, but I think D) Suggestion system could also be upward communication since it allows employees to give feedback.
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Graham 3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like C) Open-door policy is more about encouraging upward communication, not downward.
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Lamar 3 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think A) Employee surveys might not fit since they gather feedback rather than communicate downwards.
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Florinda 4 months ago
I think downward communication is when information flows from higher levels to lower levels, so maybe it's B) Intranet?
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