The employees of an organization have heard rumors about rapidly dropping profits and impending layoffs. The grapevine is abuzz with bad news. People are nervous and anxious, and are starting to believe whatever is being said without verifying the source. In this situation, an appropriate action for a manager to take is to
A. neutralize the rumor by openly confirming any parts that may be true.
B. restrict the length of breaks taken by the employees.
C. closely monitor each employee's activities in the office.
D. fire employees found spreading false stories.
E. block all forms of electronic communication in the office.
Answer: A
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