Though grapevine provides innumerable utilities to the organization, still it is not free from defects. Therefore, managers should try to use grapevine in a way so that organization can take heights benefits from it. The following issues/ ways/ means will guide the managers in enhancing the efficacy of grapevine: Providing real news to the grapevine […]
Grapevine Communication | Factors Liable for Operating Grapevine
Communication through grapevine is a matter of spontaneous feelings. Some personal matters and other situations may cause these feelings. Keith Davis said in this regard- “The grapevine is more a product of situation than it is of the person.” Typical examples of situations prompting grapevines include layoffs, takeovers, promotions, introduction of new technology etc. However, […]
Informal Communication Spreads Rumor, untrue and distorted information very quickly
Informal communication does not follow any officially recognized rule, regulation and system. It is independent of management control. Informal communication takes place in family, club, religious place, market and in the playground. It may take the shape of conversation or gossiping depending on the personal and social relationship of the parties concerned. Since informal communication […]
Meaning of Horizontal Communication
Exchange of information between people at the same level of an organizational hierarchy is called horizontal communication. This communication supplies information neither to superiors nor to subordinates. Rather, information is exchanged between people holding the same rank position. Or status. The need for horizontal communication arises for coordination of activities performed by various departments and […]
Meaning of Company Secretary | Appointment of Company Secretary
The term ‘secretary’ is derived from the Latin word ‘secretarius’, the meaning of which is ‘a confidential officer.’ Secretary is one to whom secret matters are entrusted and he has to maintain secrecy of the works he deals with. In earlier times, a secretary was entrusted only to conduct correspondence for kings and other high […]