One Significant Characteristic of E-Mail Is That

question 49

Multiple Choice

One significant characteristic of e-mail is that

• A) it is a synchronous form of communication.
• B) it can become a drain on your productivity.
• C) it has been shown to impair personal relationships on the job.
• D) you can enhance your "human touch" at work by refusing to use e-mail.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Inborn traits that influence how individuals respond emotionally and behaviorally to the environment.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Arousal

A state of heightened physiological and psychological activity, including increased heart rate, alertness, and readiness to respond.

Amniocentesis

The process of identifying genetic defects by examining a small sample of fetal cells drawn by a needle inserted into the amniotic fluid surrounding the unborn fetus.