David Is a Manager at an Engineering Firm

question 49

Essay

David is a manager at an engineering firm.He recently sent an e-mail to Michelle,a member of his team,to provide feedback on problems with the work that she had contributed to the team.Michelle complained to the human resources department that David was harassing her.David was completely taken aback,because he viewed the e-mail as an objective summary of the work that Michelle had performed.What aspects of technology-enabled communication could explain the differences between David's and Michelle's perceptions about the e-mail David sent? What would you recommend David do to prevent such a situation in the future?

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process of evaluating and selecting long-term investments that are in line with the goal of maximizing the value of a firm.

Straight-Line Depreciation

An approach for allocating the expenditure of a material asset over its lifespan in steady yearly payments.

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the value of a dollar today to the value of that same dollar in the future, taking inflation and returns into account.

Capital Budgeting

The process of making investment decisions in long-term assets and projects, often involving analysis of their cash flows.