Why Is Written Communication, Such as E-Mail, a Preferred Medium

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why is written communication, such as e-mail, a preferred medium for global virtual teams?

• A) It provides non-native speakers more time to understand the message and to compose a response.
• B) Written communication represents a more formal relationship.
• C) E-mail is the fastest way to contact someone on the other side of the world.
• D) Only written communication can be maintained as part of the company's records.

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Definitions:

Bartlett's Studies

Research conducted by Frederic Bartlett that focused on the cognitive process of memory and demonstrated how people reconstruct memories based on existing knowledge, beliefs, and expectations.

Reconstruct

The process of rebuilding or forming an approximate representation of a past event, object, or condition through the analysis of available evidence or pieces.

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed and vivid memories of specific, significant events, often formed during moments of high emotional arousal.

John F. Kennedy

The 35th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Cold War era and efforts towards civil rights.