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Rauschenberg, Gretchen – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
Although administrators may view grapevines as threats to established leadership, informal communication is necessary to keep an organization functioning smoothly. No one can completely control the grapevine or its accuracy, but astute administrators can learn to cultivate and use informal communication systems wisely. (MLH)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Organization, Organizational Communication