Angered by the Informal Discussions Among Employees, a Supervisor Has

Multiple Choice

Angered by the informal discussions among employees, a supervisor has posted rules against rumors, gossip, and discussions about the company's financial situation as well as other company matters. Your managerial know-how tells you that this supervisor is

A) trying to support employees' First Amendment rights.
B) trying to eliminate inaccurate information.
C) making a big mistake by trying to eliminate the grapevine.
D) recognizing the need for a grapevine.
E) attempting to use the grapevine as a managerial tool.