Who are the objects of positive and negative gossip at work?

Abstract

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A Social Network Perspective on Turnover Intentions: The Role of Distributive Justice and Social Support

“…Negative ties (such as interpersonal dislike or conflict) could play a very important role in pushing individuals out of the organization (Labianca & Brass, 2006). Recently, a social network perspective has been applied to positive and negative gossip in organizations (Ellwardt, Labianca, & Wittek, 2012;Grosser, LopezKidwell, & Labianca, 2010), and these studies suggest that particular individuals, including those who are socially isolated, might be targeted for negative gossip by other employees, which might increase turnover intentions. Building on these perspectives by examining the targets of negative gossip and the social structures within which they are embedded could also provide new insights into employees' turnover intentions.…”

Character, Caricature, and Gossip

“…Some norms are clearly unjustified. Ellwardt et al (2012) found that negative gossip often targets those "of low informal status." Gossip becomes clearly impermissible when it serves to reinforce an unjust social order.…”

Relationship between leadership perception and engagement in workplace deviant behavior

“…However, production deviance is justifiable deviant conduct. With the consent of the organization, this behavior is allowed to enable employees to rejuvenate and continue their commitment (DodigCrnkovic & Anokhina, 2008;Ellwardt, Labianca, & Wittek, 2012).…”

“…The behavior also facilitates friendship when employees search information about others, personal exchanges, and social bonds. However, if the gossip is negatively spread, it will affect relationship and communication at work (Ellwardt, Labianca & Wittek, 2012;Ellwardt, Steglich, & Wittek, 2012).…”