Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Informal Communications

question 271

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of informal communications?

• A) Managers can easily interrupt the flow of information which the employees may believe to be important.
• B) Good news may spread very rapidly through the informal channel.
• C) It flows through the chain of command.
• D) Rumours and distorted or inaccurate information may be flowing through the grapevine at a fast rate.
• E) Studies have shown that the rumours and gossip on the grapevine are almost always accurate.

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