6 Difference between Horizontal and Vertical Communication

Horizontal and vertical communication both are most important for the business organization but there is some difference between horizontal and vertical communication which is given below:

Difference between horizontal and vertical communication

The following important aspects help to compare between horizontal communication and vertical communication:

Points of Difference	Horizontal communication	Vertical communication
Definition	Such communication flows between people at the same level.	Such communication flows between people of different levels.
Coordination	Such communication helps in coordination between various departments of an organization.	It normally coordinates the activities of superiors and subordinates.
Flow of communication	The communication flows here like a straight line.	It may flow in an upward or downward way.
Methods	Oral communication is very suitable for such communication as the sender and receiver belong to the same level.	Such communication generally uses written procedures and methods
Example	Communication between purchase and sales manager. Know the importance of communication in management	Communication between the sales manager and sales executives or agents.

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