Through Informal Talks with Employees, Managers Realised Employees Thought Their

question 91

Multiple Choice

Through informal talks with employees, managers realised employees thought their plant would close, resulting in massive layoffs.A few were already seeking other employment.The managers responded promptly and aggressively to this rumour, assuring employees of the health of the corporation and the reasonable security of their jobs.Your managerial know-how tells you that these managers are attempting to

• A) ignore inaccurate information because they know the truth eventually will become known.
• B) respond to inaccurate grapevine information to minimise the damage such misinformation might cause.
• C) eliminate the grapevine.
• D) use the grapevine as a managerial tool.
• E) reduce the credibility of information from the grapevine.

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Definitions:

Contextualizing Stories

The practice of placing narratives within their social, cultural, historical, or political backgrounds to provide deeper understanding and meaning.

Codifying

The process of organizing and categorizing information into a systematic and meaningful structure, often used in qualitative research to facilitate analysis.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups who have a stake or interest in the outcome of a project, initiative, or organization.

Focus Groups

A qualitative research method involving small, diverse groups of people discussing a topic under the guidance of a moderator to gather perceptions and opinions.