Question

Studies have found that ________ emerge in response to situations that are important to us, where there is ambiguity, or under conditions that arouse anxiety. formal communications policies rumors personal messages lies

Answer 1

Studies have found that "rumors" emerge in response to situations that are important to us...

Work places generally contain these situations which make it clear as to why rumors spread and flourish. There is competition and there is secrecy in companies and workplaces and that coupled with the news related to work, like new bosses, or strategy changes etc. encourage the spread of rumors.