All of the following are advantages of gossip in the organization except:
A) it can effectively replace formal downward communication and be used as the organization's only source of information, especially during times of significant organizational change.
B) it is a "useful warning system" that helps managers learn about internal situations or events that might need their attention.
C) it moves information throughout the organization more rapidly than formal channels.
D) it may give marginalized employees an opportunity to have a voice.
E) it is a way employees relieve feelings of tension and anxiety.

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It is not an advantage for gossip to replace formal downward communication as the sole source of information in the organization as it can lead to misinformation and miscommunication. It is important to have a balance of both formal and informal communication channels in the organization.

All of the Following Are Advantages of Gossip in the Organization