The Introduction of E-Mail in Organizations Reduces Some Face-To-Face and Telephone

question 96

True/False

The introduction of e-mail in organizations reduces some face-to-face and telephone communication and the flow of information to higher levels in the organization.

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Ritualism

A phenomenon within bureaucracies characterized by a strict adherence to rules and procedures to the extent that the original objectives of the organization are undermined or lost.

Group Inequalities

Disparities between different social groups in access to resources, opportunities, and rights, often rooted in historical, economic, or social factors.

Conflict Theory

A theoretical framework that views social life as a competition, focusing on the conflicts between different social classes or groups for resources and power.

Group Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what individuals perceive as normal to their group.