Question

Define grapevine with relevant examples and discuss its significance for an

organisation.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Grapevine communication is informal workplace dialogue in its purest form: it is characterized by conversations between employees and superiors that do not follow any prescribed structure or rule-based system. Grapevine communication spreads rapidly and likely touches each person throughout the organization.

Answer 2

Informal communication  (grapevine communication) networks are an unofficial and informal system that is not approved by the company yet exists because of individual & social needs. Informal information is not official however can only be rumors or gossip. Often known as "grapevine" it is the informal communication chain in an organisation. A grapevine is set up & controlled by the people in the organisation and follows no specific rules or regulations . Information spreads very easily across grapevines and flows in all directions

Explanation:

• It is typically the effect of various emotional and psychological factors that cause informal communication. Information sharing, interactions with others, relationship building, affecting others and inspiring others, dispute resolution, the supplementation of official communication channels, relaxation, the quest for escapes from monotony, etc., are all purposes of informal communication.
• Often, grapevine communication is more productive than the formal one. It does however contain more details than formal communication. It also transmits not just a vast amount of information, essential and useful information is also transmitted. Small groups of people working together in an organization  would be interested and want to know about each other in terms of  service condition, pay, available services, appointment, pension, promotions, punishment, etc.  
• In general, workers freely express thoughts with their colleagues during lunch breaks or periods and seek emotional relief from tension and monotony. Informal or grapevine communication thus facilitates the interpersonal relationship. It helps create trust, dignity and harmony between amongst employees and strengthens moral values.
• Grapevine is quicker or casual than formal communication. Being oral, it has little to no expense and can meet as many people as possible in very short time regardless of their roles. It is very fluid and spontaneous as no official protocol and formalities are required. The managers will easily receive input on the strategy & policies from their employees via grapevine. Fresh ideas, thoughts and opinions can arise, and without fear, people can express their feelings.

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