SCENARIO 5-5
Claude is an executive member of his university's standing committee on employment equity.Since most members of the committee live in different cities,they use teleconferencing,videoconferencing,and email to conduct their meetings.

-Referring to SCENARIO 5-5,one advantage associated with such an arrangement is
A)decreased efficiency.
B)fewer nonverbal cues.
C)less social rapport.
D)increased electronic friendships.
E)the reduced impact of time zones.

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SCENARIO 5-5
Claude is an executive member of his university's standing committee on employment equity.Since most members of the committee live in different cities,they use teleconferencing,videoconferencing,and email to conduct their meetings.

-Referring to SCENARIO 5-5,one advantage associated with such an arrangement is
A)decreased efficiency.
B)fewer nonverbal cues.
C)less social rapport.
D)increased electronic friendships.
E)the reduced impact of time zones.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The advantage associated with this arrangement is the reduced impact of time zones, as members can participate in meetings regardless of their physical location and time zone differences. The other options listed are disadvantages that can potentially arise from using technology-mediated communication in place of face-to-face interaction.

SCENARIO 5-5 Claude Is an Executive Member of His University's Standing Committee