Relationship of Gossips Culture, Perceived Organizational Support and Workplace Ostracism among Corporate Employees in Universities

Abstract

This research paper focuses on the relationship between gossip culture, perceived organizational support, and workplace ostracism among corporate employees in universities. Gossip, an informal communication process, can be both a social bonding activity and a source of psychological distress when it is motivated by envy and competition. In universities, where corporate employees are often employed in a hierarchical and limited resource setting, negative gossip may exacerbate feelings of exclusion. This paper explores the relationship between the spread of gossip, and how perceived organizational support (POS) can buffer the negative consequences of gossip on employee relationships and psychological well-being. Through non-probability purposive sampling of 107 corporate employees with an age range of 21-54 years (M=29.36, SD=5.49) were taken to conduct this research. The Gossips Culture, Perceived Organizational support and Ostracism Experience Scale was used to assess the sample. The Pearson Moment Correlation, Multiple Linear Regression and Independent Sample test was used to test the hypotheses. The result showed positive relationship between gossip and ostracism. This study also indicated the Additionally, this paper examines workplace ostracism as a severe consequence of a toxic gossip culture, resulting in decreased morale, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment. This research paper employs a quantitative method to gain insights into the psychological processes that underlie employee interactions in universities.