When Composing E-Mail Messages It Is Not Appropriate to Use

question 142

Multiple Choice

When composing e-mail messages it is not appropriate to use all capital letters because this is the e-mail equivalent of ____.

• A) Laughing
• B) Shouting
• C) Sarcasm
• D) Whispering

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Definitions:

GLOBE Study

A research project aiming to understand cultural influences on leadership and organizational practices across different nations.

House Et Al.

Refers to the researchers behind the Path-Goal Theory of leadership which suggests that a leader's behavior is contingent to the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their subordinates.

Hofstede's Five Dimensions

A framework for understanding cultural differences across countries, based on five dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Describes the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, impacting organizational practices and decision-making processes.