Which of the following statements about workplace gossip is accurate?
A)Research finds that only a minimal amount of workplace communication occurs at the grapevine level.
B)Politically motivated employees use the grapevine to disseminate self-promoting information in the organization.
C)Employees generally distrust their peers as a source of information.
D)Because the grapevine lacks a specific sender employees are more likely to trust the information.

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Research suggests that workplace gossip or the grapevine is a common and influential form of communication in organizations. Politically motivated employees may use the grapevine to disseminate self-promoting information in the organization. Option A is incorrect as research finds that a significant amount of workplace communication occurs at the grapevine level. Option C is incorrect as employees tend to trust their peers as a source of information. Option D is incorrect as the grapevine lacking a specific sender may make it less credible and trustworthy to employees.

Which of the Following Statements About Workplace Gossip Is Accurate