Paper 1 · Communication
Which of the following is not true about the grapevine?
AIt is faster than the formal communication network
BIt is less accurate than the formal network
CIt is found in almost all organizations
DIt is preferred over formal communication ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) It is preferred over formal communication — It is not true that the grapevine is preferred over formal communication, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★It is not true that the grapevine is preferred over formal communication, so that is the answer.
★The grapevine is indeed faster than the formal network.
★It is also less accurate, since messages get distorted.
★It is found in almost every organization.
★But it is not officially preferred over the formal channels.
★So the untrue statement is that it is preferred over formal communication.
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