Gerry, president of Erin Enterprises, knew he had to lay off 5% of his employees in order to stay profitable. Gerry wanted to ease the aggravation of telling his employees, so he used the ________ prior to his formal announcement.

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The grapevine refers to the informal communication network within an organization, and could have been used by Gerry to test the waters and gauge employee reactions prior to making his formal announcement about the layoffs. This could have helped him to anticipate potential issues and prepare a more effective delivery of the news. The other choices are not relevant to this scenario or would not be appropriate strategies for a responsible and effective leader.

Gerry, President of Erin Enterprises, Knew He Had to Lay