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Milczenie i przełamywanie milczenia w organizacji
Silence and breaking the silence in an organization

Author(s): Krystyna Adamska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: silence; voice; organization; breaking the silence

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the phenomenon of silence in an organization. Silence is understood as a decision not to speak out in the face of irregularities in an organization or a need for improvements in that organization. Two types of silence are considered: silence as an effect of socially shared beliefs and silence as a tactic. In the article I also consider the issue of breaking the silence. The postulate of breaking the silence is consistent with the assignment of value to the involvement of the employee in the decision making process. Silence limits participation, creativity, and the multiplicity of voices and hinders changes in the organization.

  • Issue Year: 19/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 75-88
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish