The Grapevine Is the Unofficial,formal Communication Network Within an Organization

question 57

True/False

The grapevine is the unofficial,formal communication network within an organization.

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Definitions:

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Erving Goffman

An influential sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interaction in everyday life, particularly in the context of identity and self-presentation.

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