One of the Characteristics of the Grapevine Is That It

question 83

Multiple Choice

One of the characteristics of the grapevine is that it ________.

• A)is usually controlled and monitored by managers
• B)springs up and is used regularly within the organization
• C)usually follows an upward communication channel
• D)is heavily influenced by the top executives of an organization
• E)exists largely to serve the self-interests of the people within it

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Definitions:

Significant Influence

Significant Influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control them, typically associated with ownership of 20% to 50% of voting shares.

Database

A structured set of data held in a computer or server, accessible in various ways for efficient retrieval and management.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee, but not control them. This is often evidenced by owning a substantial minority of voting stock.

Book Value

Book Value is the value of an asset as it appears on the balance sheet, calculated as the cost of an asset minus any depreciation or amortization.