Which Statement About the Grapevine Is Correct

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the grapevine is correct?

• A) It moves information rapidly through the organization.
• B) It is less active during times of uncertainty, such as layoffs, mergers, and branch closings.
• C) Most of the information communicated through the grapevine pertains to personal matters.
• D) Information spread through the grapevine is usually incomplete.
• E) It is not an important communication network in large organizations.

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Definitions:

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