What's to be done when 'foul whisp rings are abroad'? : gossip and rumour in health organisations

Nick O’Connor; Beth Kotze; Victor Storm

doi:10.1177/1039856217716292

What's to be done when 'foul whisp rings are abroad'? : gossip and rumour in health organisations

Nick O’Connor, Beth Kotze, Victor Storm

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Objectives: This article explores the relevance of gossip and rumour to health organisations and presents what limited empirical research is available specific to the management of gossip and rumour in health organisations. Conclusion: The concept of a sentinel function for gossip and rumour in health organisations is proposed as a topic worthy of further research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	30-33
Number of pages	4
Journal	Australasian Psychiatry
Volume	26
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856217716292
Publication status	Published - 2018

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gossip
health services administration
organizational behavior

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