In the Context of Communicating in Organizations, the Grapevine Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the context of communicating in organizations, the grapevine is

• A) an example of formal communication.
• B) the path along which informal communication travels.
• C) the mode of communication preferred by supervisors for upward communication.
• D) the mode of communication used by supervisors to send messages outside the organization.

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Definitions:

Communication Medium

The channel or method used to convey messages or information between sender and receiver.

Telecommuting

A work arrangement in which employees do not commute to a central place of work but use telecommunications technology to work from home or another remote location.

Handwritten Memo

A brief, informal message or note written by hand, typically for business communication.

Computerized E-Mail

Electronic messages sent and received through computer systems, facilitating quick and paperless communication.