Which of the Following Is NOT True of Informal Channels

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of informal channels of communication within organizations?

• A)They always follow proper organizational channels to their intended recipients.
• B)They may originate with individuals not acting officially.
• C)Senders of such communications often try to avoid going through formal hierarchical (or other) channels.
• D)They are not "building blocks" to articulate official purposes, strategies, and tactics.

---

Definitions:

Risky Asset

A type of financial instrument or investment that carries a higher degree of risk, potentially leading to greater returns or significant losses.

Risk Free Asset

An investment with a guaranteed return and no risk of financial loss, typically government bonds.

Expected Returns

The anticipated profit or yield from an investment, considering both the risk and the return.

Variance of Returns

A statistical measurement of the dispersion or spread of a set of investment returns, used to understand investment risk.