Sergei Works for a Shipping Company That Has Been Heavily

Multiple Choice

Sergei works for a shipping company that has been heavily affected by the economic downturn. When a local newspaper reports that the company will start laying off employees, Sergei spends much of his lunch break speculating with his co-workers about who might be affected. He is eager to hear what others think, but also to offer his own opinions, as well as what he has heard. Sergei's use of communication most likely reflects which idea?

A) Communication along the grapevine can be remarkably accurate.
B) People use the grapevine in unpredictable ways.
C) People rely heavily on the grapevine during a crisis.
D) Grapevines use multiple communication channels.