MCS 2000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Domineering, Questionable Content, Signature Block

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Marketing and Consumer Studies
• Course: MCS 2000
• Professor: Lianne Foti

Document Summary

More data is stored on and accessed from remote networks. Storing and accessing of data and software applications in remote networks closters, or clouds is called cloud computing. Mobile communication and cloud computing are two prevailing technological trends today. Knowledge and inforamtion workers are expected to remain tethered to their jobs wherever they are, even on the weekends or on vacation. Although business world"s switching to electronic communication, paper-based documents still have definite function. Business letters-writers prepare business letters, which is best channel when permanent record is necessary, confidentiality is important, when sensitivity and formality are essential. Interoffice memos-employees use memos to convey confidential information, emphasize ideas, introduce lengthy documents, or lend importance to message. Enable communicators to exchange information rapidly and efficiently. One of greatest productivity tools as users can send messages to single adress or broadcast to multiple recipients. Emails most appropriate for short messages, not good for lengthy, sensitive, or confidential documents.