GK
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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Question
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It is the result of the social forces at work place
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It is more common in times of high organisational commitment
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It tends to exist when member of formal group know one another well
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is It is controlled by management. Grapevine is the informal channel of communication that is not controlled by the organization. In other words, it is communication that takes place outside the formal channel of communication in the management. It is not in written form.
Detailed explanation-2: -Informal communication can be defined as communication between the individuals or groups which is not officially recognized. Informal communication is also known as grapevine. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-3: -According to the division by Prof. Keith Davis-the leading authority on this topic-grapevine communication comes in four flavors: single strand chain, gossip chain, probability chain, and cluster chain.
Detailed explanation-4: -Another feature of grapevine is its fast pace. It spreads information very quickly. A message sent through formal channels may take days to reach its audience. But the message sent through the grapevine can travel within hours.