Because rumors that flow along the grapevine can never be eliminated entirely, managers can minimize the negative consequences of rumors by ________.
A) informing their boss that the rumor is out
B) being open and disclosing any new rumors to employees
C) telling the employees that the rumor is not true
D) communicating openly, fully, and honestly with employees

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Communicating openly, fully, and honestly with employees helps to build trust and reduce the spread and impact of rumors by providing accurate information directly from the source.

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