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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Definitions:

General Journal

The primary accounting record where all financial transactions of a business are initially recorded before summarizing.

Cost Effectiveness

An assessment of the financial viability of a project, product, or measure based on the costs incurred versus the benefits achieved.

Flexibility

The capacity to adapt to changing conditions or circumstances in a business or operational context.

Useful Output

The amount of finished product or completed service that is produced and considered of value to the consumer or market.