Multiple choice

Directions: The following questions consist of two statements, one labelled the 'Assertion A' and the other labelled 'Reason R'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answers of these items from the codes given below and mark your answer sheets accordingly.

Assertion (A): Grapevine'' is a means of communication. It stresses the operation of social forces at work place. Reason (R): Informal communication helps to minimise conflict in the organization.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Grapevine is an informal communication channel that reflects social forces, and it can help reduce organizational conflict by allowing employees to vent or share information. Both are true and related.

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