Read the following discussion summary information about Social Media in Business Communication. Then post your response to one or two of the questions.
SUMMARY: There is debate about whether texting or social media add to productivity or waste time. Part of the problem could be that it is hard to quantify the impact of using technology to communicate in the workplace. There are differences between age groups when it comes to texting and social media. Technology can create accessibility in the corporate hierarchy. It will be interesting to see how companies adapt and change their communication styles as they hire those who use texting and social media.
There seems to be two different opinions and ideas about whether or not multitasking is good or bad in the workplace and school. One important issue would be for you to think about the communication culture of your organization. There may also be ways in which technology is productive or can waste time. Some think texting and social networking will help companies because it will improve workplace interaction. Your perspective might depend on your age. Older workers and younger workers seem to have different ideas about using technology to communicate.
QUESTIONS: Choose one or two of the following questions and post your response.
1. Do you visit social networking sites or text throughout the day? How important to you is using technology to communicate throughout the day?
2. Evaluate whether or not texting or visiting social networking sites could be productive or waste time in the workplace.
3. If you are multitasking, are you doing all the tasks well? Why or why not?
4. Discuss the advantages of texting as a way to communicate in the workplace. Will texting replace meetings or face-to-face communication? Explain