Question

Which of the following is not a type of formal communication?

Options

• Upward Communication

• ‘Grapevine’

• Diagonal Communication

• All of these

Answer 1

‘Grapevine’

Explanation:

Grapevine is a type of informal communication that spreads unofficial information within an organization, often through casual conversations or rumors. It is not part of the formal communication structure, unlike upward, diagonal, or downward communication, which follows the official chain of command.