5. Unit I Activity: Now that you have studied the content of this chapter, go back to Unit I (p. 2) and reread the Real-Life Case: Ethics Choices and Communication Challenges.

a. In groups of three to seven, show your knowledge of communication by discussing your answers to the Chapter 1 questions on page 3.

b. Summarize by answering this final question:

What type of informal communication (grapevine)

do you think exists at Walmart? Since the grapevine indicates the health of an organization, what type items do you think are communicated by Walmart employees through their grapevine if the organization is healthy? What would be communicated if the organization is unhealthy?

c. Be prepared to share or present your answers to other groups.