The intended pattern and flows of employee-related communication both vertically and laterally is referred to as
A) an informal employee network.
B) the employee grapevine.
C) a formal employee network.
D) the gossip chain.

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The intended pattern and flows of employee-related communication that are structured and managed by the organization is known as a formal employee network. This includes communication that flows both vertically (e.g. from management to employees or vice versa) and laterally (e.g. between employees in different departments or at the same level within the organization). The other options listed, such as informal networks or gossip chains, are not intentionally managed or structured by the organization and may not follow intended patterns or flows of communication.

The Intended Pattern and Flows of Employee-Related Communication Both Vertically