Email and Instant Messaging Have Had What Effect on the Corporate

question 69

Multiple Choice

Email and instant messaging have had what effect on the corporate grapevine?

• A)These communication media have made it more difficult for the grapevine to operate without the assistance of management.
• B)These communication media have dramatically changed the topics of interest communicated through the corporate grapevine.
• C)These communication media have increased the efficiency of grapevine communication around the company's global operations,not just around the next cubicle.
• D)These communication media have done all of these.
• E)These communication media have had no effect on the corporate grapevine.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus, which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Desired Behavior

Behaviors that are encouraged or aimed for within a particular context, often shaped by expectations, goals, or cultural norms.

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt provision of a reward or punishment following a behavior, aimed at influencing future behaviors.

Reinforcer

Anything that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.