Advances in Communications Technology Have Affected the Ways That Managers

question 19

Multiple Choice

Advances in communications technology have affected the ways that managers may need to manage their employees because:

• A) they may manage employees in different locations who they may never actually meet face-to-face.
• B) they must continually train their employees to use new technology.
• C) employees using new technology need to be given greater independence in the way they work.
• D) it is more important than ever for managers to get employees to regularly meet and interact to ensure ongoing team harmony and cooperation.
• E) employees no longer need to be managed face-to-face; this can be done more efficiently using email.

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