Which of the Following Statements About Informal Communication in Organizations

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about informal communication in organizations is true?

• A) The informal communication channel is also called the conduit.
• B) Informal communication channels are primarily developed as a way to handle management that is perceived as the enemy.
• C) Information carried by informal communication channels is estimated to be 75 to 95 percent accurate.
• D) The best management strategy to controlling informal communication is to withhold information they wish to keep from employees.
• E) Intranets should never be used to control informal communications.

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