The news of Tom's promotion started spreading around the company well before the official announcement was made. The news of Tom's promotion is an example of __________ communication.
A) upward
B) downward
C) lateral
D) grapevine

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The news of Tom's promotion spread through the company before an official announcement, indicating that the information was transmitted through informal channels or the grapevine. This type of communication is not controlled by management and often carries rumors or inaccurate information. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

The News of Tom's Promotion Started Spreading Around the Company