The Way That Messages Move Through Grapevines in Organizations That

question 79

Multiple Choice

The way that messages move through grapevines in organizations that is likely to be the most slow-moving is the ____ chain.

• A) gossip
• B) unending
• C) probability
• D) cluster

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Definitions:

Cost Reduction

A strategic financial action aimed at decreasing expenses to improve profitability.

Stock Acquisition

The process of obtaining ownership in a company by purchasing its stock.

Cash Acquisition

The process of acquiring another company or its assets using cash as a means of payment rather than stocks or other forms of compensation.

Amalgamation

The process of combining two or more companies into a single new entity, typically to enhance competitive strengths or streamline operations.