Which of the Following Statements About Formal and Informal Communication

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about formal and informal communication channels is most accurate?

• A)All relevant organizational information should flow through formal communication channels.
• B)A free exchange of information within organizations should be avoided because it can lead to chaos.
• C)Managers should do everything possible to avoid grapevine communication within an organization.
• D)Companies should monitor social media sites to see what customers and others are saying about the company.

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Definitions:

Automatic

Operating by itself with minimal or no human intervention, often referring to machinery, systems, or processes.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping System

An accounting method that records each transaction twice, once as a debit in one account and once as a credit in another, to ensure financial records balance.

Single-Entry System

A basic accounting method where each transaction is entered only once, either as an income or expense, making it less complex but more prone to errors than double-entry systems.

Staff Time

The amount of working hours dedicated by employees towards their job tasks.