【单选题】

a scientist is informing techs. about a new product which is starting and the type of work that the lab techs. will be expected to do. the

barriers which could hinder the lab techs. ability to filter the information include all of the following except:
a. language and semantics
b. culture and ethics
c. intelligence and knowledge base
d. reputation, authority, organizational status and position
e. relative location of the lab to the scientist's office