Rumors would most likely flourish in situations when ________.
A) there is no ambiguity
B) there is anxiety
C) the issue at hand is trivial
D) the management encourages transparency regarding all significant organizational issues
E) the organization uses self-managed teams

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Rumors tend to thrive in situations where there is anxiety or uncertainty. When people are unsure about what is happening or what will happen in the future, they may fill gaps in their knowledge with assumptions or gossip, leading to the spread of rumors.

Rumors Would Most Likely Flourish in Situations When ________