Author Question: In most organizations, the rumor mill tends to be particularly active when A) employees are ... (Read 146 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

In most organizations, the rumor mill tends to be particularly active when

A) employees are satisfied with their jobs.
B) formal communication channels are working efficiently.
C) employees are wasting company time.
D) the formal communication network is not providing the information employees want.
E) there is a lack of gender balance among the employees.

Question 2

Every organization has ________, which encompasses all communication that occurs outside the lines of command in the company's organizational structure.

A) an online social networking presence
B) an extraneous communication network
C) an informal communication network
D) an internal communication network
E) a transitional communication system

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The rumor mill tends to be more active when the formal communication network is not providing the information employees need and want. People feel more comfortable and secure with strong communication. If that breaks down, people will look to informal sources. The other answers don't relate to how a rumor mill works.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Informal communication takes place naturally when employees interact, both on the job and in social settings. Some of it takes place when the formal network doesn't provide information that employees want.