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    Grapevine communication is an informal communication system comprised of gossip and rumors. It is not controlled by management and is perceived as more believable by employees. The main characteristics of the grapevine are that it is not controlled by management, seen as reliable by employees, and used to serve the self-interest of those within it. Some features include flexibility, lack of control, rapid communication without records, being used for self-interest, and popularity among employees.

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    Grapevine communication is an informal communication system comprised of gossip and rumors. It is not controlled by management and is perceived as more believable by employees. The main characteristics of the grapevine are that it is not controlled by management, seen as reliable by employees, and used to serve the self-interest of those within it. Some features include flexibility, lack of control, rapid communication without records, being used for self-interest, and popularity among employees.

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    The Grapevine Is A Communication System or Process Which Is Barely Informal Communication System. It Is Comprised of Gossip and Rumor

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    Grapevine communication is an informal communication system comprised of gossip and rumors. It is not controlled by management and is perceived as more believable by employees. The main characteristics of the grapevine are that it is not controlled by management, seen as reliable by employees, and used to serve the self-interest of those within it. Some features include flexibility, lack of control, rapid communication without records, being used for self-interest, and popularity among employees.

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    Definition of Grapevine Communication:

    The grapevine is a communication system or


    process which is barely informal
    communication system.

    It is comprised of gossip and rumor


    Main characteristics of Grapevine

    According to Prof. J. W. Newstrom ,

    "Grapevine has three main characteristics

    1. It is not controlled by management.

    2. t is perceived by the most employees as being more believable and reliable.

    3.It is largely used to serve the self-interest of those people withing it."
    Features of Grapevine
    1.Flexibility
    2. Lack of control
    3. Rapid communication
    4. No record
    5. Used for self-interest
    6. Popular among employees
    7. Distortion:
    8 Spontaneous
    Advantage of grapevine communication
    Improved relationship: Improve interpersonal relationship

    Useful for Trade Unions


    Increase efficiency: Employee support
    fills in a gap
    Consequences of steps
    creates a social bond
    Providing recommendation
    helps keep people honest

    Flexibility
    Quick Feedback

    Rapid communication
    Quick solution
    Warning signal
    Understanding reaction

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