Johnson brings up an interesting point about the potential consequences of email. While email is a cost-effective and convenient solution to business communication, allowing a written record of information, it can also be abused. Email abuse does not only occur in the form that Johnson alluded to.
According to Kane (2015), emails are draining workers of their time and energy, as well as distracting them from the work at hand. Studies have shown that the average worker receives approximately 121 emails per day, equating to around 2.5 hours per day spent answering emails. Email overload is an upward trend increasing by 15% per year. This is not sustainable behavior, as projects and deadlines will fall through the cracks when employees are overwhelmed
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It is important to communicate necessary information, so as to keep employees on the same page and satisfied with their places within the organization (Fischer, 2009). However, it is not necessary to inundate others with emails, particularly outside of business hours. Practicing Biblical consideration will increase job satisfaction and employee relationships.
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Fischer, K. (2012). Lesson 5 – Organizational communication [audio lesson]. Retrieved from https://learn.liberty.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-14600856-dt-content-rid-123218571_1/courses/BMAL500_D05_201640/BUSI500_LUO_8WK_DEV_ImportedContent_20110311033412/BUSI500_LUO_8WK_MASTER_ImportedContent_20110218040324/Course%20Content/Module/Week%205%20%E2%80%94%20Group%20Functions%20and%20Communication/Reading%20%26%20Study/Lesson%205%20presentation/5-Organizational_Communication/index.html
Kane, G. (2015). Are you part of the email problem? MIT Sloan Management Review, 56(4). Retrieved from http://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/are-you-part-of-the-email-problem/
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According to Gordon (2011), there is an “unspoken rule that the oppressed are entitled to unconditional validation” (p. 372), which leads to PC. Robbins and Judge (2009) discuss PC as a barrier in communication that distorts the message. PC creates an impossible world where everyone is equal. Since perfect equality will never exist, PC is a threat to civilization. Examples of PC undermining society are plentiful—universities lowering standards to enhance diversity and organizations promoting employees based on race rather than productivity. (Gordon,
Gone are the days of legalized slavery, of Nazi Germany, of women being incapable of having a notable opinion. No longer is there a system of racial segregation adopted by an entire country, complete white supremacy or lynchings performed by the Ku Klux Klan. Yet, although we are no longer exposed to such past experiences and despite us living in a world where diversity is embraced more than ever, the existence of prejudice remains. Today we have universally come to accept multiculturalism, varied ethnic backgrounds and those populations who historically were forever stigmatized. But in spite of these developments prejudice has manifested itself in other, more subtle ways and no matter how modernized society become such unfavourable attitudes
The “Politically Correct” movement’s purpose is to bring historically condescending terms, offensive music and art, and controversial educational content to an end and replace them with more positive and less-offending references. Offensive and demoralizing efforts are wrong, but the censorship and deletion of words and phrases that do not contain the intention to demoralize are taking political correctness too far. Politically correct (or “PC”) antics have created a social decline that is growing worse with each generation, specifically regarding areas of art, education, language, and our right to freedom of speech; the degradation they have brought to the American psyche has even led to name-changing.
Vivienne Ming once said, “Discrimination is not done by villains. It’s done by us.” Many do not recognize or acknowledge discrimination. Most of the time, individuals allow discrimination to be classified as bullying. However, true discrimination is real. It comes in various forms and it is the population’s job to be familiar with it and use that knowledge to destroy it. Racial, appearance-based, sexual, and religious discrimination all hugely affect friendships/relationships, the workplace, and society as a whole.
Many authors have examined the nature of discrimination and ties between oppression and discrimination, I plan to utilise Neil Thompson’s PCS model, this model is frequently used through social work and services. Thompson looks at discrimination as originating from the interplay of actions and values at the personal level of our feelings and thoughts of our own, which are largely inclined
Further on, the manager’s actions can demoralize the workforce that could put the business in danger. The use of emails and social media should be taken care of to reduce the number of cases of carelessly sent emails in the office that are keen to harm relationships. The small aspects the managers do such as complimenting and giving feedback to the employees are what define how workers will view the
Angell, David, and Brent Heslop. The Elements of E-Mail Style: Communication Effectively Via Electronic Mail. Canada: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1994.
Sproull, L. and Kiesler, S. (1986). Reducing social context cues: Electronic mail in organizational communication. Management Science, 32, 1492-1512.
Teamwork and social skills are the cornerstone of functioning effectively in a business driven environment because businesses require networking and interpersonal communication skills with another individual. At times, meeting face to face is not applicable so online means of communication must be used. However, we, as human beings, are susceptible to misinterpreting information if all the details are not clearly explained. Misinterpreting information can lead to a decrease in overall productivity. As Chuck Martin declares in his article “The Importance of Face-to-Face Communication at Work”, “A global survey shows that 67 percent of senior executives and managers say their organization would be more productive if their superiors communicated more often by personal discussion. While they desire more personal discussion from their superiors, however, the top personal method of communicating for these same business leaders is e-mail, based on the survey by NFI Research.” The survey shows that even senior executives value personal communication as it can shed light on confusing scenarios and difficult obstacles. Delving deeper into the second part of the quotation, we can see a power play that is placed on the senior executives by their superiors using technology and online communication. The only way to
Sargent’s supervisor is not communication effectively with her team, and it is creating a dysfunctional environment. Email can be a good form of communication but when used we need to be careful that others do not misinterpret the message being sent.
Communication is an essential tool used in most people’s daily lives. Humans are social creatures who need to reach out to others at home, work, church or school. Technological advancements in the twenty-first century changed the means of communication especially within the last few years. In the past, communication was either face to face, phone, or written letters. Nowadays, many use email, social media websites or instant messaging to socialize with others. The methods used to communicate in someone’s personal life are also useful in a business setting. Effective communication both written and verbal is the key to organizational success especially in a global market. Leaders and managers are charged with leading a company in solving
The workplace is an environment where more and more Americans are spending significant portions of their time. In fact, 25 million workers reported spending at least 49 hours a week at work, (Schabner, 2013). This means that having effective communication in the workplace is becoming increasingly important. Not just to improve business practices, but to improve the quality of both employer AND employee satisfaction. Effective interpersonal communication is the most important aspect in determining the success of workplace practices. Effective interpersonal communication includes practices such as honesty, clarity, and mutual respect.
Anonymous (1998, June 23). Keeping in Touch With Americans: New Survey on Attitudes About Messaging Technologies Finds More Hope Than Hype About 'Overload' Problem. Business Wire, p. PG.
Traditional letters, circulars, handouts, posters are going to shut because of the use of internet gave birth to e-mails. At n...
Communication is important in life. Companies need to communicate with other companies and customers. The managers also need to communicate with the staff. The technology provides us with many means of communication, the most important of which is e-mail.
In today’s era of raising slogan of global village, communication has become a burning issue. The world has turned into a global village, and one cannot survive alone. As man is a social animal, he cannot overcome worldly activities alone. For the fulfillment of daily activities and usual deeds, he needs help from other people and have to communicate with others. Infect, in habitual life everyone spend a lot of time in communicating i.e. writing, reading, talking and listening. People spent most of their time in communicating, for the execution of routine activities everyone needs assistance and support from others. Then communication process starts, no one can communicate alone. There‘s always a sender and one or more receivers.