Question

Why is informal communication sometimes called “grapevine”?

Options

• It involves only personal matters.

• It spreads spontaneously and can branch in all directions.

• It is rigid and rule-bound.

• It is preplanned and systematic.

Answer 1

It spreads spontaneously and can branch in all directions.

Explanation:

Informal communication is often referred to as the “grapevine” because it spreads spontaneously, much like the way a grapevine grows and branches out in different directions. It is unstructured, not controlled by official channels, and can quickly carry information (or rumors) through an organization.