The Learning, Information Development, and Social Outcomes of IBM's Virtual

question 87

True/False

The learning, information development, and social outcomes of IBM's virtual conference were much greater than they would have been with less rich substitutes for face-to-face interactions such as web chats, teleconferences, and videoconferences.

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Definitions:

Primary Groups

Small, close-knit, and often long-term social groups characterized by face-to-face interaction, deep emotional bonds, and a strong sense of loyalty.

Natural Disaster

A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions.

Reference Groups

Groups that individuals compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs.

Asch's Experiment

A social psychology experiment conducted by Solomon Asch, demonstrating the power of conformity in groups by studying how individuals would change their answers to conform with the group majority.