Author Question: Which of the following is a compelling advantage of IM in the workplace? A) IM is universal. B) ... (Read 48 times)

P68T · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is a compelling advantage of IM in the workplace?

A) IM is universal.
B) IM closely resembles one-on-one conversations.
C) IM is an effective medium for private, short- to medium-length messages.
D) IM allows senders to write messages and recipients to read them, according to their schedules.
E) IM offers better network security than email.

Question 2

Explain how inappropriate use of email at work can lead to legal problems.

What will be an ideal response?

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) IM can mimic conversation more closely than email can.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The consequences of bad writing or poor judgment in email can be serious. For example, email messages and other electronic documents have the same legal weight as printed documents, and they are often used as evidence in lawsuits and criminal investigations.