The Organizational Grapevine Is Useful Because It

question 64

Multiple Choice

The organizational grapevine is useful because it:

• A)is an effective way for management to inform employees about future organizational changes.
• B)provides detailed information that more formal communication channels tend to ignore.
• C)reduces information overload.
• D)bonds employees together and fulfills their need for interaction.
• E)allows organizations to hide important information from employees.

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Definitions:

Cyclothymia

A mood disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not as severe as those in bipolar disorder.

Dissociative Fugue

A rare psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality.

Hypomanic Episode

A period of persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that is less severe than manic episodes but still noticeable.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).