Asked by courtney riley on Sep 25, 2024

Barb passes along positive gossip to her co-workers, but this would not be considered part of the grapevine because it is positive.

Positive Gossip

The sharing of favorable, encouraging, or supportive information or stories about others, which can help to build relationships and create a positive workplace culture.

Grapevine

Major informal communication channel in organizations; the grapevine refers to the tangled pathways that can distort information

  • Understand the dynamics of grapevine communication in organizations, including positive gossip.