Because Rumors That Flow Along the Grapevine Can Never Be

question 82

Multiple Choice

Because rumors that flow along the grapevine can never be eliminated entirely, managers can minimize the negative consequences of rumors by ________.

• A) ignoring them completely
• B) communicating openly and honestly with employees
• C) encouraging an all-channel communication network
• D) using filtering wherever possible

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Definitions:

Instrument

A legal document formalizing an agreement or right, such as contracts, wills, or deeds.

Conditional Order

Refers to an order in a legal or financial context that will only be executed if certain conditions are met.

Negotiable Instrument

A financial document, such as a check or promissory note, that contains a promise to pay a specific amount of money to the bearer or assignee, which can be transferred by endorsement or delivery.

Promissory Note

A financial instrument containing a written promise by one party to pay a certain sum of money to another party under specified conditions.