The Organizational Grapevine

question 154

Multiple Choice

The organizational grapevine:

• A)transmits information very slowly from higher to lower levels in the organization.
• B)tends to use communication channels that are low in media richness.
• C)ignores social relations among employees in the organization.
• D)helps employees to make sense of their workplace when the information is not available through formal channels.
• E)has all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Expectancies

Beliefs or anticipations about the outcome of certain actions, often influencing behavior and decision-making.

Self-Regulatory Systems

Mechanisms or processes within individuals that help manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in pursuit of long-term goals.

Subjective Values

Preferences or beliefs that are based on individual experiences, feelings, or opinions rather than objective measures.

Encoding Strategies

Methods or techniques used to enhance memory retention, such as chunking, mnemonic devices, and rehearsal.