Rumors in Organizations

Causes and Effects

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on rumors in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Workplace rumors cause many problems. They hinder employees' ability to focus on their jobs, and affect the overall efficiency of organizations. This eBook explores rumors in organizations. First it examines the causes of rumors including: • Misinformation • Fear • Boredom • Deviance Next it discusses the effects rumors have on workplaces including: • Wasted time • Unwarranted stress • Lower productivity • Damaged reputations • Depleted workforces Then it offer suggestions for preventing rumors using the COARE principle: • Communicate • Observe • Avoid • React • Explain The information provided is informational and educational, organizational examples are used for clarification, and the text is written for easy reader comprehension at all levels. If you are interested in learning about rumors in organizations, then this eBook is for you.