The organizational grapevine is usually transmitted
A)to everyone in the organization.
B)downward rather than upward through the organization.
C)from a small number of senders to a larger number of receivers.
D)by most employees who receive the information.
E)from management to non-management employees.

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The organizational grapevine typically spreads from a small number of individuals (i.e. "senders") to a larger number of individuals (i.e. "receivers"). It is not typically spread to everyone in the organization, nor is it limited to just management or non-management employees. Additionally, while some individuals who receive information through the grapevine may spread it to others, not all employees who receive information will necessarily do so.

The Organizational Grapevine Is Usually Transmitted