ISSN 2756-3383
Frontiers of Library, Information and Computer Sciences ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 2 (1), pp. 097-101, January, 2016. © International Scholars Journals
Review
An investigation of the effectiveness of grapevine information in management of University Libraries in Kenya
Wangari Muthui Mathai
Librarian Kimathi University College of Technology P.O Box 657-10100 Nyeri, Kenya. Email: [email protected].
Accepted 04 January, 2016
Abstract
The need for sound decision making is a matter of necessity in any organization. Economic liberalization in Kenya is exposing organizations and institutions to fierce competition and hence calls for managers to improve their decision making. This study investigates the effectiveness of grapevine information in management of University Libraries. Grapevine being an informal communication network is like the cancer disease, there is no established cause and cure to it. At times, it is referred to us rumors. Like many other organizations worldwide, Grapevines are found in Institutions including universities. Grapevine does not always follow the same patterns as, nor do they necessarily coincide with formal channels of communication. The study therefore tries to establish the existence of Grapevine in University libraries, its cause, weakness and effectiveness in management and decision making. Finally the paper highlights the challenges and advantages faced in using Grapevine information in decision making and management.
Key words: Grapevine, librarian, management, decision making, information, library.