"Boss, I Frequently Hear Gossip and Rumors on the Grapevine-Some

Multiple Choice

"Boss, I frequently hear gossip and rumors on the grapevine-some of it rather disturbing. As a frontline manager, how should I deal with this information?" asked Barney. Raj replied, "In my experience as a mid-level manager, I advise you to

A) seek more information without stirring the pot."
B) plant a false rumor to track its communication path."
C) not develop a network of people."
D) avoid the grapevine."
E) amplify the gossip, electronic or whispered, to flush out the source."