Question

Match List-I with List-II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Star (central, high satisfaction for hub), Wheel (central, low peripheral satisfaction), Chain (linear, moderate), Circle (equal, collective).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The matching of communication networks with their characteristics is as follows:
- (A) Star Network (II - Greatest amount of satisfaction): A centralized structure where all communication flows through a central node (e.g., a leader). The central person experiences high satisfaction due to control and access to information, though peripheral members may have less satisfaction.
- (B) Wheel Network (I - Least amount of satisfaction): Similar to the star network but often with more restricted communication, where peripheral members communicate only through a central hub, leading to lower overall satisfaction for non-central members due to limited interaction.
- (C) Chain Network (III - Moderate satisfaction): A linear structure where information flows sequentially from one person to the next (e.g., in a hierarchy). Satisfaction is moderate due to structured but limited communication.
- (D) Circle Network (IV - Collective decision-making): A decentralized structure where each member communicates with neighbors in a circular pattern, promoting equal participation and collective decision-making, though it may be slower.
Thus, the correct pairing is (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV), making option (1) correct.