Which of the Following Is True About the Organizational Grapevine

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the organizational grapevine?

• A)The grapevine presents a true picture of reality by providing fine details to substantiate the content.
• B)The grapevine typically works by sending information downward rather than upward through the organizational hierarchy.
• C)The grapevine is usually founded on organizational charts or job descriptions rather than social relationships.
• D)The grapevine is a structured and formal network for transmitting organizational information.
• E)The typical pattern of a grapevine is a cluster chain, whereby a few people actively transmit rumors to many others.

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Definitions:

Chattel Mortgage

A loan that is secured by movable personal property, such as a vehicle or mobile home, which the borrower can use while paying off the loan.

Debenture

A debt security issued by a corporation that may or may not have specific assets of the corporation pledged as security for payment.

Lien

With respect to goods, it is the right to retain the goods until payment is made.

Mortgagee

The lender or financial institution in a mortgage agreement, who holds the mortgage as a security for the loan provided to the borrower.