Technology offers the power of the electronic grapevine by spreading messages and other information from person to person. Results of using technology to pass on messages can be both functional and dysfunctional. Functional results occur when the information is accurate and useful, while dysfunctional results are when the information is false, distorted and or simply based on a rumour. With the speed and power of technology, managers should be fast to correct false information lurking throughout the organization.
One prominent issue seen in the business world today is being able to know when to use emails, two main concerns for this is purpose and privacy. Two main concerns occur from the use of emails within a business employers are concerned that too much work time is being used for personal emails. Employees think their emails are being read. Managers and workers can take many steps to ensure that emails are used efficiently. As employees of the company, a couple steps to follow include find out the employer's policy on personal emails and follow it, don't assume that you ever have email privacy at anytime.
One prominent issue seen in the business world today is being able to know when to use emails, two main concerns for this is purpose and privacy. Two main concerns occur from the use of emails within a business employers are concerned that too much work time is being used for personal emails. Employees think their emails are being read. Managers and workers can take many steps to ensure that emails are used efficiently. As employees of the company, a couple steps to follow include find out the employer's policy on personal emails and follow it, don't assume that you ever have email privacy at anytime.