Which term is defined as the person who sends the message?

• A. Self-actualization
• B. Self-directed team
• C. Sender
• D. Separation checklist

Answer: (C)

In communications, the person who sends the message is the sender. The sender is the one who creates and encodes the idea into a message, then chooses the channel or method to transmit it. This initiates the dialogue, and the receiver is the one who decodes or interprets it, with feedback possibly returning to the sender.

The other terms don’t describe the act of sending a message: self-actualization is a psychological concept about personal growth, a self-directed team refers to a group that manages itself, and a separation checklist is a planning tool used in HR or project processes. Therefore, the term that best fits the role of the person who sends the message is the sender.