Assertion (AS) : Lateral communication generally follows the chain of command rather than the work flow.Reason (R) : Lateral communication provides a direct channel for coordination and problem solving.

• A. Both (AS) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS)
• B. Both (AS) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS)
• C. (AS) is true but (R) is false
• D. (AS) is false but (R) is true