Sandra Finds Out That a Rumor About Her Is Doing

question 49

Multiple Choice

Sandra finds out that a rumor about her is doing the rounds in the office - she supposedly had a rift with her manager over her performance review and is now planning to quit the company. Though completely untrue, she sets out to find the person who started the rumor. She confronts several of her colleagues regarding this and everyone tells her that they heard it from Sheela, her boss's secretary. This is an example of a ________.

• A) single-strand grapevine
• B) gossip grapevine
• C) probability grapevine
• D) serial grapevine
• E) cluster grapevine

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Definitions:

Transfer Price

The selling price for goods and services among different segments within the same enterprise.

Idle Capacity

Unused production capability or facilities that could be producing goods or services but are currently not due to lack of demand or inefficiency.

Connector Division

A segment or department within a company that specializes in producing connectors, often seen in electronics and manufacturing firms, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and product specialization.

Minimal Acceptable

The lowest standard or level that is considered satisfactory or acceptable.