Which of the Following Is True of the Grapevine

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the grapevine?

• A) The Internet and electronic media have slowed down the passage of information along the grapevine.
• B) The grapevine is plain workplace gossip and is inaccurate most of the times.
• C) In most organizations, the grapevine is the  employees' major source of information about the company.
• D) The grapevine can be eliminated by preventing employees from meeting in informal settings beyond the office hours.

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Definitions:

Express False Statement

An explicitly communicated untrue assertion, which can be a basis for a claim of deceit or fraud.

Mutual Mistake

An error shared by all parties to a contract, concerning a basic assumption on which the contract was based, that has a material effect on the agreed performance.

Standard-Size

Referring to items or products that are made to a specific, uniform set of dimensions or measurements to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Legal Assent

A mutual agreement under contract law wherein all parties involved acknowledge and adhere to the terms of a contract, making it legally binding.