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lbcchick · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

How can the overuse or misuse of communication technology become a barrier to effective communication?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The information technology paradox refers to

A) widespread confusion over how to utilize email and IM.
B) the idea that technology has cut down interpersonal communication in business.
C) the idea that the use of information technology can waste as much time as it saves.
D) frustration surrounding incompatibility between Apple and Microsoft operating systems.
E) none of the above.

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The overuse or misuse of communication technology can lead to information overload, in which people receive more information than they can effectively process.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) Employees that use Twitter, IM, email and other technologies for workplace communication can waste as much time as they savehence, the information technology paradox.