The act of sharing information between colleagues at the same level is which term?

• A. Gratuity
• B. Lateral communication
• C. Bias
• D. Perjury

Answer: (B)

Lateral communication refers to information exchange among peers who hold similar positions in an organization. It helps colleagues coordinate tasks, share updates, and solve problems across the same level without involving supervisors, keeping everyone on the same page. This differs from gratuity, which is a tip or gift; bias, which is a prejudiced inclination; and perjury, which means lying under oath. In a corrections setting, strong lateral communication supports teamwork, safety, and consistent practices by ensuring peers have the same information.