Organizational silence occurs when_____ .
A) an organization is about to engage in a leveraged buyout
B) an organization refuses to answer customer complaints
C) employees are advised to not discuss company issues with the news media
D) organizations shut down efforts to conduct grapevine communications
E) employees believe that telling managers about problems will not make a difference

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Organizational silence occurs when employees choose not to speak up about issues or problems within the organization, often because they believe that their input will not make a difference. This can lead to a lack of feedback and communication, which can ultimately harm the organization in a variety of ways. The other choices do not fully capture the concept of organizational silence.

Organizational Silence Occurs When_____