Jefferson, the chief executive officer of Midwestern Thermal Systems, decides to explore the idea of opening an office in China and speaks to his chief financial officer, Maria, about it. She pays careful attention to everything he says and restates everything to Jefferson to make sure that she accurately understands his plans. Some employees learn of the plans from their managers, and some of these employees begin spreading the information to other colleagues.Employees who learned about the plans from their managers started spreading the information to other colleagues. This is an example of

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This is an example of the grapevine, which is an informal communication network within an organization. It operates outside of formal communication channels and is fueled by gossip and rumors.

Jefferson, the Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern Thermal Systems, Decides