When Establishing the Idea That Media Use Indicates Tie Strength

question 22

Multiple Choice

When establishing the idea that media use indicates tie strength, Haythornthwaite observed which of the following in networks of weak ties?

• A) They take advantage of passive opportunities to interact (e.g., hallway encounters).
• B) The use only organizationally established media (e.g., e-mail).
• C) The communicate infrequently via one or two media.
• D) All of the above.
• E) A and B only.

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Equally balanced or identical in size or shape on both sides of a dividing line.

Variation

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