Question

Explain different networks of grapevine communication.

Answer 1

The network of informal communication is called 'grapevine'. This is because it spreads throughout an organisation with its branches going out in all directions.

Grapevine Networks:

Some popular grapevine networks are as follows:

(i) Single strand network: In this network, each person communicates with another in a sequence.

(ii) Gossip network: In this network, one person communicates with all on a non-selective basis.

(iii) Probability network: In this network, any person can communicate with anyone else randomly.