In the __________ Type of Grapevine Communication Network, One "Highly

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the __________ type of grapevine communication network, one "highly connected" individual shares information with many other managers and workers.

• A) star chain
• B) gossip chain
• C) cluster chain
• D) leader chain
• E) linear

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Variation

A statistical measure of the relative dispersion of data points in a data series around the mean, expressed as a percentage.

Safety Inventories

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Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organization, often leading to more consistent and efficient policy implementation.

Product Variety

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