Managers Are Generally Unable to Control the Grapevine of Information

question 33

Multiple Choice

Managers are generally unable to control the grapevine of information as

• A) it is only used by supervisors for lateral communication.
• B) it generally springs up on its own.
• C) it is the most formal form of communication used by organizations.
• D) it is the only form of communication that does not require feedback.

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Definitions:

Window of Opportunity

A specific period during which the conditions are right for the execution of a task or the attainment of a goal.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and buildings, that are utilized to start or maintain a business.

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by a business or individual, capable of producing value and categorized as either current or non-current.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through involvement in or exposure to events, situations, or activities.