An Organization's Grapevine Works as Both________

question 7

Multiple Choice

An organization's grapevine works as both________ .

• A) a filter and a feedback mechanism for a manager
• B) smoke and mirrors in dealing with difficult employee issues
• C) an opportunity to learn new tasks and see friends
• D) a screen and mirror to turn away and send back messages

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Definitions:

Formal Operational Thought

A stage of cognitive development, as identified by Jean Piaget, where individuals (around age 12 and older) become capable of abstract thinking, logical reasoning, and complex problem solving.

Oceans Dried Up

A hypothetical scenario where the world's oceans completely lose their water content, leading to catastrophic environmental consequences.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent something else, marking a key aspect of human language and cognitive development.

Concrete Operational Thought

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events and understand the concept of conservation.