A Few Organizations Have Recently Tried to Minimize Employee Use

question 12

Essay

A few organizations have recently tried to minimize employee use of e-mail when communicating with colleagues. Specifically, these companies have banned the use of e-mail (except for special circumstances) on Fridays. Discuss two reasons why companies might want to minimize the use of e-mail.

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Definitions:

Negotiation Process

The sequence of actions or steps taken to discuss and come to a mutual agreement on a matter between two or more parties.

Relationship Building

The process of developing and maintaining connections, rapport, and mutual understanding with others, often considered essential in personal and professional settings.

Episodic Assumption

An assumption that specific events or episodes will occur in a certain way based on past occurrences or patterns.

Choice of Strategy

The selection of a specific course of action or approach to achieve a desired goal or outcome.