Business Essentials
Business Essentials
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134138282
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.28C
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The word “gossip” generally has a negative meaning. It can be also termed as “grapevine” which is an important segment of the culture of any organization. Managing the grapevine in an office can be very tricky. Gossip or grapevine is more prevalent when there are limited or no information in the formal channels of communication. A grapevine can be often termed as the result of boredom. An organization must be intentionally sharing as much information as possible. The grapevine managed correctly can be an efficient tool for the managers and the employees.

To explain: If this is an ethical use of the grapevine.

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