Informal grapevine rumours – UGC NET Question

Informal communication arises from social relationships rather than prescribed channels. Staff exchanging unconfirmed information about leadership changes are using the grapevine. This is a classic form of informal communication. It can spread quickly but is not officially authorised.

Option A:
Formal communication would involve official circulars or meetings announcing such changes,which are absent here.

Option B:
Informal (grapevine) communication spreads through unofficial peer talk and rumours,which matches the situation.

Option C:
Downward communication flows from higher authorities to subordinates,not among peers speculating.

Option D:
Upward communication moves from lower levels to higher ones rather than horizontally among staff.