Roddel in organisaties

Samenvatting

The role of gossip in organizations is analyzed from an anthropological & sociological perspective. Gossip appears to have two functions within an organization: (1) promotion of group cohesion & employee solidarity; & (2) facilitation of the permanent struggle for organizational control. The phenomenon of gossip in various types of organizational cultures is discussed. 1 Figure, 59 References. Adapted from the source document.