A Downside of the Office Grapevine Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

A downside of the office grapevine is:

• A) Information is not accurate
• B) Managers do not participate in the exchange of information
• C) The grapevine lacks a specific sender
• D) The informal structure hinders communication

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Definitions:

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