How Can Managers Efficiently Control the Grapevine in Organizations

question 2

Multiple Choice

How can managers efficiently control the grapevine in organizations?

• A) By making false denials
• B) By promoting the use of social media
• C) By eliminating the grapevine
• D) By ignoring inaccurate information
• E) By maintaining open channels of communication

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data during hypothesis testing used to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-value

The probability of obtaining test results at least as extreme as those observed during the test, assuming that the null hypothesis is correct.

Critical Value

A point on the scale of the test statistic beyond which we reject the null hypothesis, it's determined by the chosen significance level.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statement that contradicts the null hypothesis and indicates there is an effect or difference.