Wes heard a rumor that layoffs may be on the horizon in his organization and shares this information with his team member Cathy. This is an example of ______.

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The rumor being shared by Wes with his team member Cathy is an example of the grapevine, which is an informal communication network in an organization where rumors and gossip are spread among employees. It is not a formal communication channel like upward, downward or boundary spanning communication.

Wes Heard a Rumor That Layoffs May Be on the Horizon