Rumors and Gossip

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This paper investigates an important topic in organizational behavior: rumors and gossip. First, the communication models are defined and outlined which explain why people engage in gossip. It is then further discussed how there are advantages and disadvantages when people gossip and start rumors, especially in the work place. Finally, the paper explains how gossip and rumors can be controlled in the work place by the manager since they can cause a negative effect on the company's productivity.

Paper Outline:
Introduction
Positive and Negative Gossip
Power, Advantage, Disadvantages of Positive and Negative Gossip
Ways for Managers to Control Gossip
Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"While in an organizational environment, there are disadvantages in having gossip to start about the business. Rumors and gossip can be more debilitating than the truth. Sometimes when there are rumors about a layoff at work, employees become less motivated to continue production (How rumors start 44). When the employees are not motivated due to rumors and gossip, the company takes a loss in production and profit. This proves that rumors and any kind of gossip is negative because it causes a loss in a corporate environment."

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