Read the following passage and answer the question.

Three friends, Rajeev, Ramanti and Anshu, after completing their MBA from a reputed business school at Goa, were discussing about the type of organisation they would like to join. Rajeev was very clear that he would like to take up a government job as it gives stability about the future income and work which will help him to work with greater zeal. It will also provide him pension when he will retire from his service. Ramanti wanted to work in a company, which has appropriate skill development plans for its employees and helps the employees to grow to higher levels in the organisation. In addition to this, the company should also provide facilities like housing, medical aid, etc. Anshu said that she would prefer to work in an organisation, which has the culture of individual autonomy, is considerate to employees and provides the employees with opportunity for personal growth and a meaningful work experience.

A company runs successfully when there is a flow of proper communication.

Which of the following is an informal communication network?

Gossip Network

The correct answer is option 4- Gossip Network.

Gossip Network is an informal communication network.
In gossip network, each person communicates with all on non-selective basis.

OTHER OPTIONS

• Single chain: This network exists between a supervisor and his subordinates. Since many levels exist in an organisation structure, communication flows from every superior to his subordinate through single chain.

• Wheel: In wheel network, all subordinates under one superior communicate through him only as he acts as a hub of the wheel. The subordinates are not allowed to talk among themselves.

• Circular: In circular network, the communication moves in a circle. Each person can communicate with his adjoining two persons. In this network, communication flow is slow.