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Wheel Network

A wheel network is a STYLE of communication where the leader is the only one to receive or give communication. The leader, usually the supervisor or owner in the company, is like the BRIGHT light in the middle of a Ferris wheel; the light STARTS in the middle then gets passed on to all the spokes at the ends of the wheel. This one person has to know everything about the business and relays all messages. Employees have an exact IDEA of how decisions are made and how communication is handled.

For example, Gina is the owner and manager of a small boutique. She has only five employees. Information comes from her directly to these employees, and they communicate directly back to her. As the centralized decision maker, it's important that she make the best decisions for the company.

Though direct and efficient, the wheel network has its disadvantages and may not be appropriate for some situations or for companies with a greater number of people. If the leader is not responsible, dedicated, or COMMUNICATIVE, the whole business will suffer. Likewise, a company with many employees needs more decision makers or nothing would get done