Jacob Smith Overheard That Joe Dunn Was Blowing the Whistle

question 168

Multiple Choice

Jacob Smith overheard that Joe Dunn was blowing the whistle on managers at XYZ Company and that a full story would appear in Sunday's paper.Jacob quickly alerted the managers,who were able to stop the newspaper from printing the article.This is an example of managers'

• A) ignoring the grapevine.
• B) involving the grapevine as a useless communication network.
• C) trying to eliminate the grapevine.
• D) using the grapevine as a managerial tool.
• E) reducing the credibility of information from the grapevine.

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Definitions:

Assistant Manager

A role supporting the manager, typically involved in overseeing operations, staff, and administrative tasks, sometimes acting in the manager's absence.

Change Leadership

A leadership approach focused on guiding, managing, and implementing significant organizational changes.

Status Quo Management

Involves maintaining current operational levels, practices, and conditions without seeking significant change or improvement.

Risk Taking

The act of engaging in activities or decisions that involve uncertainty and potential loss, with the expectation of achieving gains or benefits.