Which of the following communication patterns is unlikely to occur during a shock (e.g., being passed over for a promotion) that leads to exit?
A) The employee is secretive about looking for another job until one is secured.
B) The employee talks about the shock to family away from work.
C) The employee openly tells people weeks in advance about quitting.
D) The employee quits without providing an explanation to most coworkers.

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The communication pattern described in C, where an employee openly tells people weeks in advance about quitting, is unlikely during a shock that leads to exit. Typically, in such situations, individuals might keep their intentions private until they have secured another job or may quit abruptly, making this option less likely compared to the others which involve more private or sudden actions.

Which of the Following Communication Patterns Is Unlikely to Occur