The Grapevine in an Organization

question 68

Multiple Choice

The grapevine in an organization

• A)is typically no more or less accurate than other channels.
• B)serves no necessary purpose; thus, managers should work to eliminate it.
• C)passes a message in single file from person to person until it finally reaches the end of the line.
• D)has a single, consistent source.

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Definitions:

Social Significance

The impact or importance of a phenomenon, event, or trend in terms of its influence on societal norms, values, or behaviors.

Stories

Narratives or accounts of a series of events, real or imaginary, told for entertainment or educational purposes.

Arranged

Organized or planned in a specific order or manner.

Rows

Horizontal lines or arrangements, particularly in tables, spreadsheets, or seating configurations, used to organize data, objects, or individuals.