Which of the following terms does NOT apply to the organizational grapevine?
A) Efficiency
B) The organigram
C) The sociogram
D) None of the above applies to the organizational grapevine.

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The organigram is a visual representation of the formal structure of an organization, while the grapevine is an informal communication network that exists alongside it. The sociogram is also a representation, but of the informal social connections within an organization, and efficiency can be affected by the grapevine's potential for spreading misinformation or distracting from official channels. Therefore, the term that does not apply to the grapevine is B, the organigram.

Which of the Following Terms Does NOT Apply to the Organizational