The Grapevine of an Organization Is Best Defined as _____

question 10

Multiple Choice

The grapevine of an organization is best defined as _____.

• A) a network that follows a set pattern of communication within the organization
• B) a network that is highly dependent on the computational skills of the organization's employees
• C) a collection of the simple, well-defined communication streams within an organization
• D) the informal network used by the employees within the organization
• E) the network used by the organization to communicate with its core business partners

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Definitions:

Interests and resources

Refers to the various desires, wants, or needs that individuals or groups pursue, along with the assets or capital at their disposal to achieve these ends.

Collaborative strategies

Approaches designed to work jointly with others towards achieving a common goal.

Mutually satisfying solutions

Outcomes or resolutions to conflicts that all involved parties find agreeable and beneficial, often achieved through negotiation or compromise.

Assemble Information

The process of gathering and organizing relevant data or knowledge to be used in decision-making or negotiations.