Organisational
Behaviour
Gossip
Group 7
Kodava
Association
Causes of
Gossip
WHY PEOPLE
GOSSIP?
WHEN DO PEOPLE GOSSIP?
Some people gossip in order to exact
vengeance, also because it gives them
the impression that they have access
to confidential information about
another person.
People gossip when they
crave ntimacy and a sense
of connection, also when
they feel left out.
WHAT IS GOSSIP?
Gossip is casual discussion
about others and their private
lives, that is regularly
unpleasant or false
HOW GOSSIP EMERGES?
People like to gossip because it gives them
a sense that they possess secret
information about another person, which
gives them a sense of power. People want
to be seen as being in the know when it
comes to the latest gossip about others
WHERE GOSSIP BEGINS?
With the desire to work with others
who carry their own weight is
where people may choose to
gossip.
• ON PEOPLE INVOLVED
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Effect of Gossip
Lead to loss of reputation
Lower self-esteem
Can lead to depression
This can lead to suicidal thoughts
• ON OTHER PEOPLE
• This can result in people losing
friends
• This can result in the development
of bad opinions about other people
• Division against that certain
person
• ON ORGANISATIONS
• Erosion of trust and paranoia
• Negative work environment
• Hamper teamwork among levels of
organization
Effect of Gossip
• Lowers productivity of organization
• Reduced organizational morale
• ON INVESTORS
• Loss of trust upon management
• Reputational issues may cause
investor to exit
Introduction to the case
There are 2 wings in the local association here, one the men's the other the women's.
• So the men's wing has been in play for close to 2 decades but the women's wing has just been created like 2 years or so
• Concerning this, the men's wing put forth a plea stating the women's wing to give an amount of 1 lakh to get placed.
• In the general body meeting the women had, several discussions on this were meant to be restricted only to
the women's wing; why the men's wing needed the money after being established for such a long time, why
(certain people) required the money to reach them, how they are not gonna adhere to paying the amount etc.
• This was somehow leaked to the men's wing from the women's wing and since the locality is closely bound, people outside
the association found out about this gossip.
• In the combined meeting held with this regard, the men's wing requested the women's wing to not indulge
in such gossip and dig unnecessary holes.
• On the whole, the ones who spread the gossip played their ball in both courts perhaps were identified as
well.
Problems Caused
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Misunderstanding was created between the two wings.
Erosion of trust and morale.
Lost productivity and wasted time.
Divisiveness among members as people took sides.
It gave the association a bad name in the eyes of the
outsiders.
Solutions and Preventions
(Case)
S
• Proper
communication
between
both
the
wing's
committees
• Clear reasons for need of given fund stated
• Optional payment provided given financial background
P
• Women
could
keep
personal
and
professional
life
distinguished
• Avoid telephonic conversations about controversial issues
• Keeping opinions of general public out of the issue
• Maintaining professionalism in working standards and not
entirely making it a homely affair
• SOLUTIONS
Solutions and
Prevention
• Do not believe in personal comments
from a third person.
• Don't be afraid to contact a supervisor
• If you're in the position, try to sort it
out
• Clarify the gossip with the person the
gossip is about.
• PREVENTION
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Don't Participate
Keep your private life private
Choose your friends wisely at work
Ask yourself if something is
necessary or not
Conclusion
"Who gossips to you will
gossip of you."
~ Turkish proverb
Reference
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mWp9Gz6JuBCHtVgn_NiS
jSmpEaQMV3X7/view?usp=sharing
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