Not spreading a rumour heard at the workplace is an example of what?

Correct answer: Responsible communication

The direct answer is A, responsible communication. Responsible communication means sharing information carefully, truthfully and with awareness of its possible effects. A rumour is unverified information, so refusing to pass it on prevents confusion, unfair damage and workplace conflict. Option A is correct because the person chooses not to transmit information that has not been confirmed. Option B, entertainment, may describe enjoying a story, but it does not justify spreading potentially harmful information. Option C, haste, means acting too quickly; not forwarding a rumour is a careful choice, not haste. Option D, an informal joke, is not an appropriate description because a rumour can affect reputations and work relationships even when someone claims it was only a joke. The reasoning is: the information is a rumour, its truth is uncertain, the worker does not forward it, and this protects others while keeping communication reliable. Responsible communication may also involve checking with an authorised source or reporting a serious concern through the proper channel. Memory cue: unverified information should stop with you, not travel through you.