Question: Decisions and paperwork for mergers and acquisitions can overwhelm company executives, causing them to leave their employees in the dark while they settle details. Imagine you are a company executive talking to an employee who is anxious for information about your company's murky future. Which of the following statements made by the employee expresses a symptom of organizational misalignment? "I read in the local newspaper this morning that we're merging." "I got the email, but I'm still surprised."