Based on what you read in the article, in your initial post, identify which two barriers to effective communication were most prominent within WorldCom and explain how these barriers led to the downfall of the company. Be specific and identify the communication barriers based on the information in Chapter 11 of your text. In responding to your peers, comment on whether you believe the concept of groupthink may have played a part in the downfall of WorldCom, especially as it pertains to its board. How you would overcome the communication barriers and groupthink to ensure organizational success? To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document. Rubrics • Discussion Rubric: Undergraduate Start a New Thread Discussion As per the article, there had been information fabricated in this case for satisfying the topmost executives of WorldCom as well as the organizations shareholders and investors. Therefore, this implies that there had been filtering done which indicates that there had been changing of the actual information or not releasing the actual information by the accountants and the organization (Carpenter, 2013). In this type of communication barrier, there is chance of creating a very positive image in spite of having the actual image or becoming bankrupt or close to losing out on business and earnings. There had been negligence shown by Ebbers if he had not shown interest to audit the accounting figures regularly (Crawford, 2005).