Grosser, T. J., Lopez-Kidwell, V., Labianca, G. & Ellwardt, L. (2012).
Hearing it though the grapevine: Positive and negative workplace gossip. Organizational Dynamics, 41, 52-61
Introduction
In this article, Grosser, Lopez-Kidwell, Labianca and Ellwardt (2012) point out gossip has both sides depending on the intentions. As a fundamental human activity, gossip cannot be eliminated but can be controlled. It is a talk evaluating a third party by two or more persons, which brings negative consequences. Research on organizations in both the United States and Western Europe shows over 90% workers gossip. Everyone gossip regardless of gender. It is a non-specific practice.
Body
The functions of gossip
Grosser et al. (2012) believe there
Hearing it though the grapevine: Positive and negative workplace gossip. Organizational Dynamics, 41, 52-61
Introduction
In this article, Grosser, Lopez-Kidwell, Labianca and Ellwardt (2012) point out gossip has both sides depending on the intentions. As a fundamental human activity, gossip cannot be eliminated but can be controlled. It is a talk evaluating a third party by two or more persons, which brings negative consequences. Research on organizations in both the United States and Western Europe shows over 90% workers gossip. Everyone gossip regardless of gender. It is a non-specific practice.
Body
The functions of gossip
Grosser et al. (2012) believe there