1. By
Prathyush Raj.K
(2010-45-104)

2.  “Upward Communication is the process of
information flowing from the lower levels of
a hierarchy to the upper levels”
 “This type of communication is becoming more
and more popular in organizations as traditional
forms of communication are becoming less
popular”

3.  “ The more traditional organization types such as
a hierarchy, places people into separate ranks”

4.  Subordinates work performance report.
 Activity reports like consumption of raw materials,
production,distribution etc.
 Opinion, ideas and suggestions.
 Performance appraisal of subordinates.
 Clarification of orders.
 Criticisms

5.  The upward communication is good to taking nurture back on
policies and take corrective actions.
 Upward communication allows feedback to be recognized and
ensures that there is a freedom of communication between the
ranks coming from lower ranks to the top.
 It may increase motivation and make employees feel valued and
respected whilst enabling managers to understand how
employees are feeling.
 Furthermore if problems occur at they are more likely to be
identified earlier by those working closely in the area that they
occur.

6.  With the upward communication there is an loss of
information.
 Delay in information sending to the lower level
management.
 It makes delay in taking in decision, because feedback
of the subordinate is not present.