In a conversation during lunch, Arnold was casually discussing with other managers how they can improve the competition and team spirit within the organization by arranging a soccer match between different departments. Which of the following forms of organizational communication does this scenario exemplify?
A) asynchronous communication
B) the grapevine
C) intrapersonal communication
D) a soliloquy
E) a monologue

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The scenario exemplifies the grapevine, which is an informal communication network that arises spontaneously within an organization. Arnold is casually discussing an idea for improving competition and team spirit, which is likely to be passed around informally within the organization through word of mouth.

In a Conversation During Lunch, Arnold Was Casually Discussing with Other