Which of the following are advantages of grapevine communication?

1.Smooth flow of adverse comments

2.Knowing the morale in the organisation

3.Spread of propagandist views

4.Knowing the important issues faced by the employees

5.Assessment of employee anxieties

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C3, 4 & 5 only

D2, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 2, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

The advantages of grapevine communication are learning the morale, the key issues employees face, and their anxieties.

Statement 2 holds because the grapevine lets managers sense the organisation's morale.

Statement 4 holds because it reveals the important issues troubling employees.

Statement 5 holds because it helps assess the anxieties staff are carrying.

Statement 1 fails since a smooth flow of adverse comments is a drawback, not a benefit.

Statement 3 fails because spreading propagandist views is a harm of the grapevine, not an advantage.

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