Consider the Use of E-Mail, Collaboration Software Products (E

question 14

Essay

Consider the use of e-mail, collaboration software products (e.g. Google Drive), teleconferencing, videoconferencing, and telepresence for conducting business. If you are trying to communicate with a co-worker, when would it be best to use each of these different collaboration tools (i.e. when would you use e-mail, etc.)? How would the size of your business impact the use of each of these collaboration tools?

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Definitions:

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