Which of the Following Is True About the Informal Network

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the informal network of an organization?

• A) The informal network consists of organized, well-established channels for information exchange.
• B) The informal network can be controlled by the manager's network.
• C) The informal network carries insignificant information.
• D) Use of the informal network should be discouraged.
• E) The informal network follows no set pattern and is usually a complex relationship of smaller networks.

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Definitions:

Unwanted Behavior

Actions or reactions that are considered undesirable by society or a particular group, often leading to social or personal consequences.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral psychology.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in the context of behavioral psychology.

Operant Responding

Operant responding involves a type of learning where behavior is modified by its consequences, through reinforcement or punishment, initially described by B.F. Skinner.