Every Company Also Has an Informal Communication Network Known as the Grapevine

question 58

True/False

Every company also has an informal communication network known as the grapevine.

Recognize the significance of perceptual accuracy in evaluating others, especially in contexts like employment interviews.

Understand the concept of attribution and its impact on perceptions and behavior in the workplace.

Recognize how workplace ethics and social responsibility initiatives can improve factory practices and working conditions.

Identify common perceptual errors in the workplace and their consequences.

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Definitions:

Secondary Groups

Social groups characterized by impersonal, formal, and instrumental relationships, often focused on a specific goal or task.

Explicit Objectives

Clearly defined goals or purposes that an organization or individual aims to achieve.

Networks

Sets of nodes (which can be individuals, organizations, computers, etc.) connected by relationships or communication paths, facilitating the exchange of information or resources.

Norms

Socially accepted rules or standards of behavior expected of members within a group or society.