Which of the Following Statements About Informal Communication in Organizations

question 63

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Informal communication follows the same channels as formal communication does.
• B) Informal communication channels cannot be managed.
• C) Information carried through informal communication channels is estimated to be only about 30 percent accurate.
• D) The best management strategy for controlling informal communication is to withhold information they wish to keep from employees.
• E) None of these statements about informal communication in organizations is true.

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