Rumors of a merger between Edward's department and another are flying. Edward is aware that the ...

Rumors of a merger between Edward's department and another are flying. Edward is
  aware that the merger is coming, but feels that addressing the rumors will only
  encourage gossip. What is the likely effect of this decision?
 
  A. His staff will deal with their anxiety by turning to other sources of
  information.
  B. The spread of rumors about the merger will slow and eventually stop.
  C. His supervisors will appreciate his efforts to keep a lid on the rumors.
  D. His team will follow his lead in focusing on work and ignoring the rumors.