E-mail and instant messaging have had what effect on the corporate grapevine?
A)These communication media have made it more difficult for the grapevine to operate without the assistance of management.
B)These communication media have increased the efficiency of grapevine communication around the company's global operations, not just around the next cubicle.
C)These communication media have dramatically changed the topics of interest communicated through the corporate grapevine.
D)These communication media have had all of the given effects.
E)These communication media have had no effect on the corporate grapevine.

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E-mail and instant messaging have made it easier for employees to communicate with one another regardless of their location within the company. This has led to an increase in the efficiency of grapevine communication around the company's global operations, making it easier for employees to keep up-to-date with news and events in other areas of the company. However, it has not necessarily made it more difficult for the grapevine to operate without the assistance of management, and it has not necessarily dramatically changed the topics of interest communicated through the grapevine. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

E-Mail and Instant Messaging Have Had What Effect on the Corporate