"Boss, I Frequently Hear Gossip and Rumors on the Grapevine-Some

question 68

Multiple Choice

"Boss, I frequently hear gossip and rumors on the grapevine-some of it rather disturbing. As a frontline manager, how should I deal with this information?" asked Barney. Raj replied, "In my experience as a mid-level manager, I advise you to

• A)seek more information without stirring the pot."
• B)plant a false rumor to track its communication path."
• C)not develop a network of people."
• D)avoid the grapevine."
• E)amplify the gossip, electronic or whispered, to flush out the source."

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