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Email leads to communication threads that take time for an individual to sort the important communication message from these big threads. This leads to a wastage of time. So option A is incorrect.
Communication is often used for formal communication and is not suitable for informal communication. At times emails also lead to passing incomplete information from one person to another. So it is not a rich form of communication and option B is incorrect.
The email
threads lead to communication overload if not checked regularly and sorted accordingly. So option C is the incorrect option.
The junk emails that an individual receives makes it harder for an individual to manage the emails and gather important information thereby leading to the wastage of working time. So email does add to the number of hours worked per week. So option D is the correct option.
Proxemics refers to a healthy space that an individual thinks is necessary between an
individual and his colleagues. Email does not increase the chances of proxemics in any sense. So Option E is the incorrect option.
So option D is the correct answer.
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This quiz reviews some of the topics in this chapter. For each question, select the button next to the answer you believe is correct. When you are done, click on Submit Answers for Grading in order to see how well you did. This activity contains 10 questions.
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Which of the following statements about email is NOT true?
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| A. Email is useful for people working in different time zones.
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Which of the following are parts of an email header?
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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate purpose for workplace email?
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| A. scheduling a meeting.
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Which of the following are ways email privacy can be compromised?
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Guidelines that address global issues with email include _________________
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All of the following are questions you should ask when sending an email EXCEPT:
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing and using email?
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Which of the following decisions correctly chooses between using email, paper, phone, or fax?
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Which of the following statements about instant messaging is NOT true?
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for instant messaging?
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Which of following is a true statement about email?
Correct option and explanation: Email is the method of exchange of messages between sender and receiver using electronic devices like computer, tablet, mobiles, etc..
What is the purpose of emails?
Email is used for many different purposes, including contacting friends, communicating with professors and supervisors, requesting information, and applying for jobs, internships, and scholarships. Depending on your purposes, the messages you send will differ in their formality, intended audience, and desired outcomes.
Which of the following is not true for composing an appropriate e mail?
Detailed Solution. The correct answer is writing the entire message using only capital letters.
Which of the following is a pitfall of email?
It's not easy to convey complex ideas or thoughts in writing. It requires nuanced wording. It requires being precise, not vague. Vague wording — common to emails — may leave the recipient frustrated or confused.