GRAPEVINE

CHARACTERESTICS
INFORMAL SPONTANEOUS MULTI-DIRECTIONAL MOSTLY INTRA ORGANIZATIONAL

FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRAPEVINE PHENOMENON

Insecurity Inadequacy of self confidence Formation of groups Unusual events Personal problems

WHY THE GRAPEVINE GROWS

The human mind is ever active and full of ideas. The tendency to communicate and share these ideas is natural and in born. Individuals look for like minded people to share feelings, fears, aspirations and problems.

ADVANTAGES OF GRAPEVINE
Speedy transmission Feedback Support to official channels Psychological satisfaction Uniting force Builds relationships Creates ideas

DISADVANTAGES
Not taken seriously Incomplete information Distorts information May prove to be counter productive Chances of misinterpretation Lack of accountability

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