Which of the following best defines a grapevine?
A)Messages that are communicated between you and your equals in a formal organization
B)A network within an organization that communicates incomplete, but usually somewhat accurate information
C)A gossip network in an organization that produces mostly false information
D)Messages that are communicated in keeping with an organization's chain of command by flowing both upward and downward

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A grapevine is a network within an organization that communicates incomplete, but usually somewhat accurate information. It is an informal channel of communication that often exists alongside formal channels of communication. The grapevine can be helpful in spreading information quickly, but it can also be a source of rumors and inaccurate information.

Which of the Following Best Defines a Grapevine