Which of the Following Statements About Informal Communication in Organizations

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about informal communication in organizations is true?

• A) The informal communication channel is also called the conduit.
• B) Informal communication channels are primarily developed as a way to handle management that is perceived as the enemy.
• C) Information carried by informal communication channels is estimated to be 75 to 95 percent accurate.
• D) The best management strategy to controlling informal communication is to withhold information they wish to keep from employees.
• E) Intranets should never be used to control informal communications.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and very easy entry and exit, leading to firms being price takers.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a product or service at a lower cost than two or more firms, due to economies of scale.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to size, output, or scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Persistent

Continuously existing or enduring over a prolonged period.