Gossip and Rumor in an Organization Are Part of the ________

question 79

Multiple Choice

Gossip and rumor in an organization are part of the ________, which itself is a type of ________ communication channel.

• A) organizational chart; horizontal
• B) culture; horizontal
• C) grapevine; informal
• D) grapevine; horizontal
• E) organizational chart; informal

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Definitions:

Accurate Perceptions

The ability to correctly understand and interpret one's environment, situations, or other people's behaviors and motives.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors that are expected of members in a particular society or organization.

PJ Fit

Person-job fit; the compatibility between an individual's characteristics and the demands of the job or the culture of the organization.

PO Fit

Person-Organization Fit, referring to the compatibility between an individual's characteristics and the values or culture of an organization, affecting engagement and satisfaction.