Because Rumors That Flow Along the Grapevine Can Never Be

question 82

Multiple Choice

Because rumors that flow along the grapevine can never be eliminated entirely, managers can minimize the negative consequences of rumors by ________.

• A) ignoring them completely
• B) communicating openly and honestly with employees
• C) encouraging an all-channel communication network
• D) using filtering wherever possible

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Definitions:

Planning Ahead

The process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal in the future.

Emotional Control

The ability to manage and regulate one's emotions, particularly in challenging or stressful situations, to achieve desired outcomes.

Adolescence

The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes, typically occurring between ages 10 and 19.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing hunger, thirst, temperature, and sexual behavior.