Communication Networks in Organizations

• The text discusses different types of communication networks in organizations, starting with the star network where information flows from the central person to subordinates.
• The communication within a star network can be formal or informal. Informal communication is spontaneous and occurs between individuals based on affinity or personal need.
• The chain-of-person communication occurs when information starts at one point and is transmitted to the last possible person.
• The networked communication occurs when some people receive information but do not transmit it, resulting in a communication gap that requires someone to bridge the gap.
• The casual network communication refers to the truth that occasionally emerges and is shared with others, but its reach can depend on the relationship between the worker and the importance of the information.
• The rumor communication refers to a person trying to communicate to everyone around them and can have positive or negative effects on the organization.
• The text also discusses the importance of effective communication of rumors as they have both positive and negative aspects.
• The text ends with a call to action for the reader to participate in an online lesson and to take care.

Explore the different types of communication networks in organizations, including star network, chain-of-person communication, networked communication, casual network communication, and rumor communication. Learn about the importance of effective communication and the impact of rumors on organizations.