An overview of the social functions of gossip in the hospitals

Maryam Babaei Aghbolagh () and Farzad Sattari Ardabili ()
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Maryam Babaei Aghbolagh: Department of Executive Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
Farzad Sattari Ardabili: Department of Management, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran

Management Issues in Healthcare System, 2016, vol. 2, 27-33

Abstract: This article deals with the functions of gossip in society and institutional environments. According to available literature, the functions of gossip in society can be divided in to four major areas including information, entertainment, friendship or intimacy, and penetration. Among organizational employees such as hospital nurses, gossiping has positive and negative results at both the individual and organizational levels. Thus, nurses can reduce their stress and anxiety at their workplace through involving in environmental gossip. Meanwhile, uncontrolled or negative gossip can be harmful for organizational interests.

Keywords: Functions of Gossip; Gossip; Job Stress; Organizational Interests (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.33844/mihs.2016.60194

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